Leaving Tuesday--I'm scared but I've been riding a bit and this is important to my quality of life. I've got good ear protection and a great new 3/4 helmet that covers my ears and a face shield to cut the wind noise. Got to do it...I was afraid too long. I've done some short rides and it was okay. I hear my tinnitus anyway--I can't stop living but I am afraid that my tinnitus might get louder. Wish me luck.