Getting back on road bike after crashing

[Anonymous]

I'm new to road cycling (though I cycle to work every day on my hybrid). Had a crash on my road bike two months ago doing a sportive and it shook me up, though am mostly healed now. Haven't been back on my road bike since. How do I get myself back on my bike and conquer my fears?? My hybrid is very heavy and stable and the road bike is carbon and very tippy. I still enjoy it and love riding.

[Anonymous]

Oh man, it's scary. It's totally normal to feel this way, OP. Start slow. Ride somewhere relatively calm and see how it goes. If you are able, can you take your road bike on a car rack somewhere relatively flat & smooth and go for a few test rides? Also, try it without clipping in for a while.

[Anonymous]

I was hit by a car on my road bike. It took me about 6 years to get back on. I started out on trails. I have been doing trails for 2 years. My goal is to try out a road ride the end of this summer. When I started back out on the trail, I had to talk out loud to myself. I am sure people thought I was insane but it really helped me. Good luck!