it should be an easy transition since you've been riding a bike before. it took me about 20 minutes to get used to it's twitchy handle and after that it's been a smooth ride for me. did you buy your boardwalk brand new ? i am guessing maybe there's something you need to adjust on the handlepost/bar that's making it hard for you to handle. as you know smaller folding bikes are even better to ride on a tight road or busy street as you can turn it easily. if not then obviously, more practice is needed.