Don't let BF make you uncomfortable or scared! Sounds like BF is very protective. If YOU feel uncomfortable, just practice clipping and unclipping in a parking lot or something, but make sure BF knows that you are comfortable with riding in the streets and that although you are happy he's there for you, you aren't going to quit riding!!! And don't let anyone's doubt about your abilities scare you into performing below the level you can perform. You'll get it!!!!