what to do for the best.

You don't sound like a "wimp" at all. Very brave of you to continue getting back on the bike after having more than one accident. Surely your husband must be concerned for your wellbeing? I don't know your age but certainly a fall can be very much more problematic for older people.

I have a similar dilemma. We bought bikes a couple of years ago and went out on them a few times. Since then my husband had a major operation and so the bikes have been sitting unused for quite some time. To be honest, I don't really enjoy cycling and I'm very nervous. I can just about cope if there are no people around and I get a "clear run" but I tend to panic if someone crosses my path - a little child or a dog. I haven't fallen off yet but I'm fearful of it happening, or of hurting someone. My next door neighbour is always on her bike and is a very confident cyclist but even she fell off a couple of years ago when her bike slid on wet mud and she broke her arm. My friend went out with her grandson a week or so ago and came a cropper. Hurt her ribs and says she won't risk having an accident again, at least not during this time when hospitals may be overstretched and not the best place to be anyway.

What's wrong with a brisk walk - less hazardous and more time to enjoy the scenery rather than worry about crashing into something or someone?

I do feel for you.

Yes Avalon, that's what it is. It's not like a scooter or moped and it's more a power-assisted, very,heavy bike. I did have a few practice-rides on it before it was ordered and was sure this was the answer to my daily exercise! I am very short (5'0 if I stretch) so it's the smallest one possible, with the power/battery on the back. I've just lost all confidence and I forgot about traffic on the road too, some people are very thoughtful, others are thoughtless.

Just tell him. I can’t image that he won’t understand.
Hope you heal up quickly.

your husband will be quite relieved to be able to go out for his bike ride without worrying about you...unless that is; you expect him to stay indoors with you. Surely not!

How about an electric trike?

Thanks ladies. DH has been my good husband of nearly 40 years and I do sound like a wimp reading back my post. I aimed to please my parents, teachers, anyone in my life I suppose and I know it's not a good attitude. I always seem to need reassurance if what I want to do is different to "theirs". It's a case of standing up for myself and asking permission less.

Good heavens, how long have you been married ??
Sorry but I think you need to “woman up” and tell him. End if story.

I think you should just bite the bullet and tell him because, after all, he knows you have fallen off four times and he can see the evidence.

It is true I don't know the personality of your husband but facts ought to speak for themselves.