True; I was teaching myself with no previous experience on difficult terrain. Seriously, the streets in my neighborhood are akin to a half pipe with moguls sprinkled with sand I guess I am fairly aggressive about wanting to get out on the road. If I had some flat and even terrain to start on I don't think I would have had a problem. On a positive note mastering this kind of road will prepare me for just about anything. I signed up for the motorcycle safety course and start the second week in May as well.