Going clipless tomorrow - need your positive energy!

[RolliePollie]

YAHOO! I did it and I didn't even fall!

I really like the feeling of being clipped in. I can definitely feel a difference in the smoothness of my pedaling. I rode about 30 miles on the bike trail (I've never ridden is so much wind - Nat'l Weather Svc says gusts up to 35 mph and I believe it!) and made myself start and stop several times. Clipping in my second foot is a little challenging, but I have Crankbrothers Quattros and it's pretty easy to pedal even if you don't get clipped in right away. I'm sure once my feet learn exactly where the cleat is and where they need to go on the pedal, that will get easier. I took everyone's great advice and made sure to clip out well in advance of stopping or of potential obstacles!

Going clipless today was probably the only thing that allowed me to finish my ride...I am suddenly having excruciating pain in my right knee after about 15 miles. This happened on my last longer ride too. I don't think I would've made it back to the car today had I not been able to pull through each pedal stroke with my left leg to help out my right leg. Now I have to go look for threads on knee pain...

Thanks everyone for your positive vibes...I'm sure that's what made me successful today!!!