Quote Originally Posted by Carm
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The times that I have fallen, I was stopped: my right foot was unclipped and my left foot was clipped in. I leaned a bit to the left in both instances and over I went. I think the problem is my understanding of the foot order of how I should clip in and out and which way I should lean my bike. When I stop, I usually clip out with my right foot and leave my left foot clipped in. Should I unclip both feet when stopped, even at a stoplight?

I'm using Eggbeaters and am encountering no problems clipping in or out as a result of the pedals or shoes - just my brain.
OOOPPSSSS... you have SpeedPlays. Eh... I will leave the other post for others to read.

Here is what I was taught... BEFORE you apply your brakes... UNCLIP.

You also have to think to yourself, "I will unclip my right foot and lean to the right when I stop". Yes, it's a lot of thinking!

I even unclip if I see a potentionally *dangerous* situation that might require a quick reaction. Such as... kids riding bikes on the bath, a dog running around, a curb coming up.

It sounds like you need to stay out of areas where you might run into danger if you fall down.... such as busy roads.

Finally... I have hope for getting better at it... and so should you! I know that the other week, I started to lean to the right, but my left foot was unclipped... I quickly unclipped my right foot and I didn't hit the ground! I was shocked! And that was BEFORE I had the SpeedPlays!

I think it will be like learning how to drive a stick shift. You think about it for a long time, and then one day.... before you know it... you are driving that stick shift without thinking about it at all!