Pre-ride check of the bike. Let's see... oh yeah, the throttle and front brake are on this side. It's all coming back to me!

I get by with a little help from my friends - who helped me get on the bike.

5...4...3...2...1...Launch! Instead of Umbrella Girls I get Center Stand Boys! Derek Whiteside on my right, Keith Underdahl in center, and Dustin Kassman on my left. Thanks, guys. Wheeeeee!

In motion. I'm thinking, "Damn, I forgot to lower the face shield."

That's better. Hmmm. A Sue Diaz-style tank bag might help.

Oh boy! I can use the parking lot lights for a weave exercise!

Looking through the turns. Good MRC form, eh? ;-)

Helmet hair for the first time in 3.5 years. Looks good, doesn't it? Keith and Dustin check it out.

Enjoying the after glow. It was a very exciting morning!