August 4, 2014 2:36 PM PDT
Spazz, my first bike was bought 4 months ago. I trailered it home and didn't actually ride it until the next day, a bit nervous as I pulled my new bike out on the street for the first time. Take your time, relax, and have fun. Go to the classes when you can but try to limit the amount of traffic you are in until then. I rode dirt bikes and all as a kid but no traffic to deal with there and that was 25 yrs. ago too! I spend time riding neighborhoods and low traffic areas some still. Cul-de-sacs are good for practicing tight turns. Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the ride!