Tri'ing Hard
05-23-2004, 02:15 PM
Hi!
My first time out on my clipless pedals, I found a nice, low-traffic business park near my club. Did 10 miles, no problem. Managed to clip out well in advance of stopping and did not fall.
My second time out, only 30 minutes ago, I decided to be brave and venture out onto a semi-main road near my home. Doing great, until I hit that first stop sign. I clipped my left shoe out, but unfortunately my bike tipped to the right and down I went. Luckily, there was grass to the right. Two nice young men were kind enough to make sure I was ok. :D
I have Time pedals and have found it easier to clip inward. A cyclist friend told me to be careful of hitting my chain, or spokes. Should I stop this "bad" habit of unclipping inward now, or is it ok? Should I unclip both shoes until I master the balencing act or just continue with one shoe?
Or should I go back to my nice mountain bike with basket cages...heehee?:p
TIA
Cheryl
My first time out on my clipless pedals, I found a nice, low-traffic business park near my club. Did 10 miles, no problem. Managed to clip out well in advance of stopping and did not fall.
My second time out, only 30 minutes ago, I decided to be brave and venture out onto a semi-main road near my home. Doing great, until I hit that first stop sign. I clipped my left shoe out, but unfortunately my bike tipped to the right and down I went. Luckily, there was grass to the right. Two nice young men were kind enough to make sure I was ok. :D
I have Time pedals and have found it easier to clip inward. A cyclist friend told me to be careful of hitting my chain, or spokes. Should I stop this "bad" habit of unclipping inward now, or is it ok? Should I unclip both shoes until I master the balencing act or just continue with one shoe?
Or should I go back to my nice mountain bike with basket cages...heehee?:p
TIA
Cheryl