Sue - it probably was objectively scary as well (speeding, probably inebriated, boat truck drivers whizzing past on completely dark roads). But was it scarier than other night riding I have done - including riding through the night on a rural road with some twisty descents, etc.? I don't know. It was just the first time I'd let myself get freaked out about it.

On downhills, sometimes my head interferes and sometimes I can completely turn it off. Which is weird. I totally get that that's where your head gets to you.

Amazing the power of your mind, huh?