Just bought my first bike!!

Can you believe it - I signed up for a 240 mile cycling tour and I don't even own a bike! Well, after several days of researching and browsing the web, I finally decided on one. The Fuji Absolute 1.0 is a beauty. My test drive was a bit interesting, as I could barely maintain my balance. Thats ok though! Give me a couple months of training and I'll be an expert - maybe i'll even lift both hands off the handlebar!! My hubby got a bike too - a Specialized Crosstrail Elite for a great price on craigslist. So.. although I'll be doing Tour DaVita by myself, atleast I'll have a buddy to train with.

I also got the helmet..but I can't figure out how my hair fits into this thing. Do I tie it in a ponytail, should I just leave it down, on top of my head...what?

Why is riding a bike so much more complicated now than when I was a kid?