I'm afaid of: Heavy traffic, left turns across several lanes, falling when I stop, falling over and taking other people with me, riding too slow for the other people (ego, that), and (the inner perfectionist doing me in on this one) looking like an idiot in front of a very accomplished cyclist even if he is patient and understanding.

I love my bike and the freedom of riding wherever I want to go. I hate the feeling of being scared on it. People tell me keep riding, it just takes time. I'm 62, and impatient. Verdict: get over it?

Thanks all!