Grog..I have my cell phone with I.C.E in it...a copy of my drivers license ,and blood type in the saddle pack.
I can bend my wrist etc...and I did ride 26 miles today...I'm just beat up,like someone punched me. Ill be better soon ,and yes, if it doesn't get better I will see a doctor.
MiMi...I'm not sure how to explain the stopping thing. I get real nervous before I stop. I'm afraid the bike will flip the other way ,or Ill get stuck. I take my foot out (Just one) ,right before I stop ,and kinda hang it away from the pedal so it doesn't clip back in. I don't have a head ache or any dizziness. I don't know how long till I'm in the clear , but Ill certainly be aware. I had straps before the road bike ,and I never took my left foot out...so my habits are only one foot comes out...same foot.
AS for the learning curve on the Road Bike....it wasn't raining before I left...it had started 5 miles into the ride. I know I have to be careful now. I'm giving my body a couple days to get better...it was just so nice today.
MiMi...I already feel pretty comfortable on that road bike and its only been a couple of days of just riding. Youll be fine. Just take the advise others gave me...say YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Giving up wasn't an option as that was my new bike....either learn to ride ,or not have a bike.