i fell off!!

[elk]

I fell off my new Aurora today...

We were on the Springwater Corridor and DH stopped in front of me...I didn't have time to get my feet out of my clips and boink! I hit the ground. Scraped the hell outta my knee but otherwise bike and I are OK...

First fall..that's a KIND of a milestone...iddn't it?

I did get back on & we pedaled on...I became very conscious of freeing my feet before we came to stoplights etc...

I hope my reflexes re my feet will get faster!

[Tuckervill]

OW! I'll bet his water was shut off last night!

Karen

[sandra]

Congratulations. Yes, a milestone. I've fallen several times. That's also why I hate those clips and straps. You may want to consider Power Grip pedals.

[alicestrong]

Congrats!

I just run BMX style pedals on the commuter...

[cosc]

Elk, sorry about your topple. I hope that knee heals up fast.

[froglegs]

It will become instinct for you to unclip as you try to set your foot down. Adjusting the pedals to the lightest tension setting also helps.

[onimity]

I have the instinct down pat, and still fell off the other day. No fun, but you have the right attitude. I think the first fall is important. You no longer have to wait for it to happen...

Anne