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Ahh Lou Lou, you're not alone chick!
I was like that 2 years ago, now I wish I could be out riding my bike every day, (not in the ice or snow tho ;D )
You will get there, if like me, riding on two wheels doesn't come as naturally to you as it does to others it's frustrating, but time on the bike even if it's short slow bimbles to start with will make the difference.
Like Rosie said a girls ride out soon will be a good confidence boost for you.
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Lou, I'm not going to repeat what's been said already, but perhaps it has a lot to do with the time of year. A lengthy lay-off away from any activity can have an adverse effect on a person’s confidence. You will be just fine when the better weather arrives. (not so far away) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Just think how nervous I felt dancing with such a lovely lady on her birthday. :D :-*
Your drop in confidence is just due to the winter lay off.
When you get riding again your confidence level will improve and exceed your previous level.
As everyone says do some little rides and then say to yourself after - that was good and I didn't have any problems. Gradually increase the length of ride and up the speeds until you are at your previous confidence level. Remember, you have proved to an examiner that you are a competent rider (otherwise you wouldn't have your license)
I ride all year round as it's my only form of transport and if you analyse it there are only a few days a year when it is actually dangerous on a bike - most of the time it's just wet & horrible!
Even when icy it's O.K. - just remember to use your gears to slow down and be very gentle on the brakes if you do use them. Plan your route to only include main roads which are salted nightly which reduces any ice related control problems.
Keep the faith Lou - its about keeping positive :) :) :)
Lou - I can assure you that everyone has doubts and crises of confidence. In fact I read yesterday that if you didn't you'd be a psychopath :-)
The key to confidence is prcatice. Find a sympathetic friend to go out with and choose and easy route. Maybe combine it with coffee and a cake so it's not all about the biking.