1st ride - new bike, clipless and 1st fall....

[LaDolceVita]

I got my pretty new Dolce about a month ago,

I got my Dolce about a month ago too! It is sweet!! But I crashed mine the first time out and sprained my wrist . . . and I was used to the clipless pedals. I haven't been able to ride in almost three weeks. Sorry you got so skinned up! Hope that heals quickly. Other than the sprain, I just got some bruises, not much to speak of. Can't wait to get back on the saddle .

[keeper]

I got my Dolce about a month ago too! It is sweet!! But I crashed mine the first time out and sprained my wrist . . . and I was used to the clipless pedals. I haven't been able to ride in almost three weeks. Sorry you got so skinned up! Hope that heals quickly. Other than the sprain, I just got some bruises, not much to speak of. Can't wait to get back on the saddle .

Ouch!! I hope you are back riding soon. I was pretty sore Monday morning, hopefully I'll remember to unclip next time!

[Ninabike]

Keeper, When I first got back on a bike a few years ago, after not riding in 30years, my DH said "don't fall", to which I answered (famous last words) "I've never fallen in my life" and immediately, CRASH!! I was used to the old-type toeclips with cleats. It's a "rite of passage".

[LaDolceVita]

It's a "rite of passage".

My doctor, who is an avid cyclist, gave me some words of encouragement the other day: "You haven't ridden long enough if you haven't fallen." So I guess we've made it.

I hope to be back at it by next week. Just got to be able to shift gears!