Hello from a nervous-turned-confident weekend rider

Hello everyone! Long-time reader, first-time poster. I got into biking about two years ago and I've slowly gone from being terrified of highways to actually planning weekend rides whenever I get the chance.

Still very much learning, so if anyone has tips on gear or good routes near Pune I'd love to hear them. Excited to be part of a community that talks specifics instead of just spec sheets.