funny! I am a new rider too. Bought two bikes also! One being a Specialized Hardrock, the other a Specialized Sequoia Elite - a road bike. I'm finding myself riding to work - round trip about 24 miles. I do that about 4 days per week. Twice a week I bike Fryman Canyon here in LA. It's really fun, however, I've become somewhat obsessed. Not sure why, but it beats gambling! Congrats on your new passion!