Quote Originally Posted by uforgot View Post
Ah, your story takes me back! We've all been there. Doesn't sound like you were hurt other than bruising (I remember that too). It's just so terribly embarrassing. Wait until you fall over from standing still. Just remember to make sure that the bike lands on top of you. .

I got my clipless pedals on Monday and the LBS first put me on a trainer to teach me how to clip and unclip and then took me out back to ride my bike. I did great! I loved them!

That afternoon I went riding with my hubby. I was so nervous and tense. I felt myself locking my arms, clenching my jaw, just waiting to fall. All was well and then I stopped to loosen one of my shoes and when I went to start back up, I fell.

I had I read all of the emails about falling and different situations and all I could remember was "make sure your bike lands on top of you". LOL! My husband didn't laugh, but he was amused. I didn't catch myself with my wrist, but rolled and lifted my bike in the air with my legs so it wouldn't be damaged. I had a slight abrasion on the leg that hit the pavement and the gears hit my other leg so I have a few cuts. All in all it didn't really hurt. I am glad I got it out of the way.

The owner of the LBS said there are two kinds of riders. Those who have fallen and those who are going to fall. <grin>

I really love the power and efficiency behind the clipless pedals. Now I have to work on starting from a stand still.

Kat