roflmao - oh thank you so much for my afternoon giggles! I Gotta stop reading this board at work - I'm laughing so hard I'm crying. I'm sorry Tek - but I've done that too - fallen over on my bike inside my house - and both my dogs (read 50+ lbs apiece) were So excited I was on Their level - I think they thought it was a new game! Sorry I can't help you with your pedal situation - I ride on SPDs and Love them. also, very Very good luck on your Sunday ride! Be sure and let us know how you did!