This will be my second season on my bike.... Last year I put almost 10,000 miles on my bike.... Wonder if i will get that or more this year.... So I've been riding a bike now a little over a year... I love it... I would tell any lady who wanted to ride to get on it ...... nothing to be scared about... its fun.... just as long as you be safe and be careful.. If i can do it anyone else can.... I learned how to ride when i was 45 years old.... so you are never to old to learn... be safe and have a fun summer Scooter