Goddess -

Looks like Cindy found some great resouces in your area for you to (re)start from (thanks Cindy ). I'd say take the new year by the horns and go for it! You'll feel so much better and you'll quiet the guilt you feel every time you look at that beautiful, lonely bike. I used to feel that every time I'd pull the car into the garage -- I'd look over at the bike wishing I could ride. Well one day I asked myself "why not??" and the rest is history. You can do it too! Conquer those fears...you're stronger than you know!

Best of luck!
- BikeMomma