Originally Posted by
DX-MAN
Now that you have enough air in the tires, try your practice riding in the grass; softer landing than pavement if you happen to fall. Freshly mowed, of course, so you can also wear the clippings. (No, not really, just lower-cut grass is easier to roll over.)
I'll consider that, too. There IS a park within walking distance I could go to...
Though I've got to be honest, the fact that I couldn't control the thing properly as all has my confidence pretty shot, and I'm seriously considering looking into something else entirely for my cheap transportation needs... :\ Stupid human brain.