Great post. Upvoted and followed.
I have confronted a few fears and it is true that it does help make you stronger. One of my biggest was speed:
https://steemit.com/bucketlist/@thehutchreport/defeating-fear-with-mindfulness-hurtling-on-asphalt-at-110mph-on-780-lbs-of-metal-and-chrome
Upvoted your post buddy, it is good to see another bike loving person as I am crazy for bikes too. Hope you keep defeating your fears like you have dealt with your fear of speed.