You've got a very capable but heavy bike.

Be careful on those fire roads when you get into the marbles. Even with a very low center of gravity it's easy for a wheel to come out from under you when traction is limited.

Back when I was commuting, I also had a dirt bike and I was lucky enough that I could just push open my front gate, kick the thing and go riding for hours. I'm convinced that hours of off road riding greatly improved my street skills and reactions.

Have fun out there and keep the shiny side up!