get a mountain bike?

Just kidding

I don't road ride anymore because of idiot drivers that seem to think it's humorous to throw firecrackers and water balloons at road riders.

Of course, mountain biking has a whole 'nother set of fears to deal with it.

One way of dealing with fears is to find a mentor that has BTDT in terms of your particular state of mind, and ride with them a lot.

penny