After my spill on Sunday a.m., I figured out that my feet were swimming around inside my bike shoes. Every time I tried to clip out, it seemed that it took a tremendous effort and more torque than I had to give.

So I bought better fitting shoes. What a difference!

My feet have no pain. It's a marvel. I'm not totally out of the woods on my pedals though. I'm switching pedals and cleats with my husband as his seem easier to clip out of.

When I first learned to ride with toeclips, I left the straps completely loose until I felt confident and could reach down and cinch them up like it was second nature. I wish the clipless pedals had a training version. Even with the tension on lowest setting, it still seems to require more "jerk" than I have.

I'm determined though.