You probably will do something publicly embarassing eventually. I think most of us have. It happens.


This is information about the CAN Bike courses offered by my previous cycling association. Most of the cycling associations in Canada hold similar courses, usually by the same name. There are a couple geared toward kids, and some geared toward adults.
http://www.cycling.mb.ca/canbike.htm

There might be something like that in your area too, although it may be called a different name. And I think it is great that you're going to sign up for a maintenance course. That will give you some confidence and skills.