Just keep getting out there, it gets a little less scary every time.

Some of my scariest moments on a bike so far have not been caused by cars at all, they have been caused by pedestrians!

This is my first season riding - so I know you can do it! I was scared of everything at first and I too had to learn the clipless routine. I think I must have sounded the same to my husband ("No, I don't wanna ride THAT road, it has too many bumps, cars, curves, or ...insert excuse here.") But since then I've ridden through a crowded tourist village dodging clueless peds, downhill on a rutted up road, crossed train tracks, and ridden alongside (get this) logging trucks among my travels. I am not a fan of logging trucks and might suggest you skip this step in your therapy . But now cars don't really phase me too much.

I still ride with a pocket dose of fear, but I use it to protect me rather than prevent me. Just keep at it and enjoy it as much as you can.

Oh and hello to mlove from CU! It's my hometown!