I was passed while on my trainer in the basement.
I've never been on a road bike off of a trainer or outside.
My training rides are in 42/19 right now.
14 mph is blazing fast to me.
I just bought clipless pedals and shoes. I am thankful that my bike is still in the trainer!
I have bought cars that were cheaper than my bike, but it still does not make me faster.
I am sure I will fall, fail to clip out, and get dropped by women, children, goats, water buffalo, whatever. It is all part of the improvement process.
I am doing a team duathlon because I know I can't bike AND run in the same day.