I still have toe clips but only because I am CHEAP and forgetful and don't need to go any faster than I do.

Falling - years of swimming meant I automatically went into "water entry" mode - which, very very fortunately is an artful belly flop (don't want to dislodge the goggles). Head up, arms taking the 'splash'.. took a lot of gravel on the elbow (long sleeve jerseys rock ) and yea, a little on the navel ... but just road rash.

I knew I was hopeless for training my self to fall unless I did it a few hundred times (this body takes a little longer than most to acquire motor habits), but I wanted to be like a stunt guy and roll with it... ah, well... belly flops work, too.