February 4th rides

[Triskeliongirl]

Trisk, the PT guy said that SPD's would be easier for me than frogs.
I actually didn't understand why, but I was already to get frogs and he said
nope. who knows. Everyone in my family uses the SPD's and they are all doing okay, i am just a timid slow learner.

PT as in physical therapist? I am curious why. Mine told me I had to have something with a lot of float, like the frog. I would get hot foot and knee pain with spds. BUT, if you are committed to them then yes, be very sure they are set with the loosest tension. Which style do you have? I started with the type that are flat on one side and clipped on the other. That way you can clip out as you anticipate a traffic stop, and just pedal normally until the stop, etc. You can also start with one side clipped in, then both. However, I absolutely love my frogs, so you may want to ask you PT why he/she didn't think they are a good idea for you.

BUT THAT'S GREAT THAT YOU ARE STARTING TO USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eden]

Yeah for Mimi! Once you get the hang of the pedals you'll wonder how you ever did without - do be careful about the tension setting on SPD's in either direction - too tight and its hard to get out and easy to tip over, but too loose is dangerous too. If you pull up hard on the pedals (think sprinting out the way of a car or a changing light) you can pull your foot out unexpectedly if the tension is too loose - if this happens you probably will take a rather inglorious spill.

Just to keep on topic - had a nice 43 or so mile team ride. It did not rain on us - yeah! but it sure was muddy and gritty out today.