hit the dirt first
if i have it to do all over again,i might have started out on a dirt bike before i learned to ride on the street.the skills to can acquire riding on dirt will transtate to better on control on pavement,particularly when it comes to managing traction.if you can hardle cornering on dirt,then a little bit of gravel on a city street won't freak you out.the MFS's dirt bike school is a great resource,and training center are popping up all over the country