Going clipless...

[MomOnBike]

My family used to tell me that you're not a Real Cowgirl until you've been bucked off seven times.

Similarly, you're not a Real Cyclist until you've had The Clipless Fall at least 3 times, with witnesses. (Pulled the number out of my, um, hat ... er, helmet).

I'm REAL. (The broken arm was from the horse)

[RoadRaven]

Similarly, you're not a Real Cyclist until you've had The Clipless Fall at least 3 times, with witnesses. (Pulled the number out of my, um, hat ... er, helmet).

Yay! I'm real! I'm real!!
At an event - once
On wet grass - twice
Unclipping when almost stopped - mebbe five (mabbe more)
Climbing a hill and stone between brake pad and rim locked wheeel - once

Hey, wait a minute, thats more than three... woohoo... I'm MORE THAN REAL!

[Aggie_Ama]

The best advice I have? Don't think you will fall!! I took several spills the first time I rode clipless because I told myself I would. Once I stopped thinking that I stopped falling (and it was only the next day so it wasn't really practice).

[sundial]

Clipless pedals are the greatest thing invented since........chocolate.

I practiced with my clipless pedals on an empty parking lot. Also, you might be more comfortable by using a clipless on one pedal and a regular pedal on the other side for quick stops. That way you know you have are ready for anything.

[tjf9]

Thanks for all the support! 4 rides later, no more falls. It is *just* starting to be second nature, but I'm still pretty aware of the need to unclip coming up to lights. I hope I don't have too many more falls in my future!