Wow CyclaSutra

Thanks for this information. I have longed for info to help preserve my ACLs.

AND the main reason people blow out ACL ligaments is that they have a strength imbalance, with stronger quads than hamstrings. The hamstrings "protect" your ACL by opposing the force of your quadriceps. By using clipless pedals and pulling up each stroke, you'll be strengthening important muscles and your legs will be smokin'!

Uforgot,

Don't despair. I have a silly not-so-distant memory of myself getting stuck in my overly tight SPDs which resulting in a slo-mo spill. The ride resulting in a walk up to my house in socks with the shoe stuck on the cleat. I had installed the cleats (incorrectly) myself.

(Says Johanna whose hammies are not yet smokin', but she's working on it)[/QUOTE]