If you haven't already, you might want to read the
Welcome to the Forums! post first. If you're having problems getting authorized to post, check out this thread
Signed up, but still can't post?. Now, On with the show...
You needn't appologize,
Don't be afraid! We all started somewhere. I myself still concider myself a Newbie... I may have joined in 2006, but I only got active after I was run into the back of a minivan in August 07... So, I'm still figuring out things.
Rather than post a title:

"
Newbie question...."
Just ask the question. It helps us track down related threads for you, and those who come after you. ie:

"Images... How do I post em?"
So, Welcome aboard! Get busy writing... We want to know what we can do to help you make Oregon (and Southern Washington) the Best Place on Earth to Ride Your Bike!
All The Best!

K'Tesh
ps I stole the smilies from http://forums.mtbr.com