Sorry to hear about your loss. Try and take a basic riders course before the tribute. I watched Twist of the Wrist 2 when I got my first bike 3 months ago and I found it to be helpful. http://youtu.be/KVWLIfChUwg. Ride at your skill level and not everyone else's that you will be riding with. Take it easy and I am sure you will be ok. Ride safe.