I'm a full member of the club!
First fall-over with the clipless pedals. Because I am a stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid woman! Ever since I went clipless 2 months ago, I have made it a habit to unclip the left foot, always, always, always!! I thought repetition would be the best way to avoid the fall. Well, I approached an intersection tonight, unclipped the right because the curb was so high that I thought I'd balance on the curb. Guess what? My weigh must have still shifted left even though I unclipped right, and over I went. BAM!! To you new clipless users out there, I must tell you it's just like all my friends have been telling me -- it's not that bad when you fall over. It's not nearly as bad as falling when your bike is moving.
Anyway, I feel like this makes me a REAL road rider!
I have arrived!
Louise
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"You don't really ever have to fall. But kissing the ground is good because you learn you're not going to die if it happens."
-- Jacquie "Alice B. Toeclips" Phelan, former U.S. national champion cyclist