Livre d'Or

Yay, bike! Bittersweet about your grandfather - sounds like he would have been delighted about your new purchase.

You might know this already, but for the most part it's safer to ride in a straight line outside the parked cars than swerve in and out. That way cars see you and they can go around you as needed, rather than having you possibly pop out unexpectedly. Of course, you're the one observing the situation and can see what's safer in your environment.