New and Getting Overwhelmed

[MrsSmith]

For getting over fear of traffic, I recommend taking Traffic Skills 101 from the League of American Bicyclists. You can find out if anyone is teaching that in your area at this website. If not, check for instructors in your area and let them know you are interested in the class. Sometimes they don't have anything scheduled because they don't know anyone is interested.

Thanks! I looked it up but there's nothing remotely close. It's odd. I live in a major metropolitan area but it's reallly not bike friendly at all. Very frustrating. I've watched several YouTube videos, though, and that has been helpful.