Woo hoo! My Speedplay Frogs finally came so I put them on my bike last night and went for a short ride. I'm still alive- I think I'm gonna like these things! So now I'm just feeling super cool.
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08-31-2007, 03:14 PM #1
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First clipless ride!
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08-31-2007, 03:32 PM #2
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As opposed to me. I had my clipless pedals put on today and just went outside thinking I should try taking her for a spin. All I can say is......I'm going to need a LOT more first aid accessories! I promptly came back inside to clean up the blood with some hydrogen peroxide and ponder this situation overnight before venturing out again tomorrow morning.
Congratulations, HeatherErin!!!!!!!! You did good!!!!!!
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08-31-2007, 07:16 PM #3
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Congrats on the pedals!! So much fun..and super cool! Although, it can be a bit scary..I spent some time in a parking lot clipping in and unclipping to get the hang of it. I still fell several times...actually, every once in while I still fall.
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09-04-2007, 11:54 AM #4
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Congrats on going clipless. I only did it about a year ago and have never looked back--love my Speedplay Froggies!
The best advice I got about going clipless was to practice on a hard-packed dirt or grassy area if you can. Cuts down on the bloodletting!Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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09-04-2007, 12:03 PM #5
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That and plan ahead - if there's a stoplight, stop sign, or slower riders ahead I tend to unclip one foot just in case.
I think we've all done the requisite "coming to a light and simply forgetting" fall. It's a 2 second fall that feels like it takes 5 minutes.
Woohoo though! That is a HUGE milestone
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