Do what's mentioned above and get some road-style tires for your new bike, then ride it for a few months to see how to works for you, and maybe use some weight before diving into a road bike (maybe the SO will let you spend the $$$ on a roadie as a reward! ).

BTW: Is that a 1970(?)-era Lincoln Continental its leaning against? Fix that thing up - there's a good market for those older, big Lincolns, especially the ones with the 'suicide' doors. I sold one I had to a guy who left a note on my windshield; got more than I ever thought I would.