It seems like no once thinks im crazy, which i suppose is good... meaning I wont ever feel comfy going fast but im in the majority.
seem to find my rides much more enjoyable if i just take it easy and ride at a slow pace. Where i live its extremely bumpy with potholes as well, and feel like im just destroying my bike by hitting some of these holes any faster.
I'm not concerned about breaking my bike per se, but hitting something which dislodges me from my bike, or makes my bike falldown (ie blown tire) with me attached scares me.