Here's mine, I showed up to my first group ride with Seyboro Cyclists here in NC a couple weeks ago and before I unloaded I asked if they had any "Rookie tape" for my seat,, (it's a NASCAR thing) they laughed and said, this is a beginners ride, no rookie tape needed. When I unloaded the bike from the rear seat of my CC truck they were like,,,, "ROOKIE"???? with THAT bike? LOL,, (I know it's not the top of the line,, but it's not a 30 year old Schwinn like I had in the back either)
Anyway, I love my Specialized Allez, I love the way it feels, and am proud to say I "Hung" in on that beginners ride quite well. Even tried to "Break away" with 3 or 4 advanced riders at the end of that 24 mile ride. (4 miles from the end,,, No, I didn't hang with them!) But I did manage to keep a 19mph run with another rider, (drafting) for the last 4 miles!

This was only my third ride over 15 miles,, and only my 5th ride on that bike!