I have been afraid to ride. Mostly because of not wanting to ride in heavy traffic. Whenever I read something on the Advocacy and Safety subforum I get the crap scared out of me and I have to re-psych. I used to worry about what other people would think about an Athena on a bike. But I got over that by just going out there and doing it. What's your specific fear? You'll get amazing support on here. Just let it all hang out as they say.