[CT Yankee]

Welcome. All the advice given are words to the wise. Here is my add two cents. Ride your neighborhood, where you know the terrain, pot holes, curves, turns, and where sand/gravel may be on the rode. I also recommend riding during day/night hours of low reaffic. Venture further and further as you adjust. I would try open rodes during hours when others are working. These make the best days off. Ride safe and have fun.