4 Sideways low speed tip over's for me, but I was clipped out (right foot) each time.

First: On the walkway of the George Washington Bridge at the really narrow part of the walkway, I clipped out (right side) because I was letting some other riders go by me. I reached for the railing of the bridge (on my right) to steady myself and because the railing was so wide I couldn't get a good grip, my hand slipped off and I fell over on my left, clipped in side... in front of lots of other riders. I practically bounced back up off the ground I was so embarassed.

Second: Coming to a stop at the bottom of a not very steep hill I put my unclipped right foot down and my metal cleat (Speedplay Zero's) slipped on the pavement and I went down, sliding maybe a few feet. My first road rash.

Third: Waiting at a stop sign, right foot unclipped, chatting with my husband (on my right) I lost my balance and tipped over to the left. More road rash, but my Shebeest tights had no damage whatsoever.

Fourth: Struggling up a very, very steep hill that I had never done before I realized that I couldn't turnover the pedals anymore. I got my right foot unclipped, no problem, but fell to the left. Road rash and feeling sorry for myself were the results. Oh, I even had a couple low gears left and I would have most likely made it up the hill. I guess my brain just took a vacation for a few moments!

Carol