thanks mary ellen

All great ideas.

I guess a big part of my problem is that I am not as sure of my abilities as I was about 15 years ago when I used to ride regularly. I just started riding again in May 2004.
I do ride in New Jersey every weekend (with my husband), even in some traffic, and it doesn't seem as scary as riding in the city.
Maybe I'll park further away from the park this weekend so I have to do more street riding!

Carol