Boy, did I need this thread!!! Great suggestions, ladies! I just put the clipless pedals on my bike last night and played around with it in a spare bedroom much like Kitsune06 described and eventually I fell over and gave myself some nasty bruises on my knees. It is a bit scary having my feet locked to the bike. You are truly one with the bike. I am undeterred however. I may have to don some kneepads temporarily though.