I think it's fine... honestly that 'intimidated' feeling is 95% of why I did NOT buy a road bike when I was shopping late last spring... I just wasn't comfortable mentally, and I didn't feel like the handling on those bikes (compared to a flat bar or hybrid) inspired much confidence in myself. I hadn't really ridden a bike of my own in a long time.. and definitely not one that fit me very well.

So based no what I liked when I was trying out bikes, I bought a hybrid.. but it didn't take me too long before I was wishing I had gone with a road bike... so I don't think it will take you long to get comfortable on it.