Dumb/Stupid/Idiotic Move

[Zen]

. So I'm wondering if there's a mechanical thing without being on the pedal, or just a hold/leverage thing?

Hammer time

[Karma007]

I so would have done that! Instead I experiment with clipless balancing in my garage between ex's 2 corvettes...unwise as well...

[7rider]

I had my shoe stuck in a pedal on my bike once when (unbeknownst to me) I lost a bolt on the cleat and the other was loose. Had a bear of a time trying to get them disconnected, and it was a freaky-scary ride home, because it was on my left shoe - the foot I normally disengage at stop signs, etc.
Lesson learned: ALWAYS check your cleats and make sure they are tight!

[Blueberry]

Got a shoe stuck in a spin bike - took 3 people to get it out. Yep, the screws came loose. No idea how that happened.

CA

[Pink Diva]

Well, it's off! I took my bike to the LBS, and the guy just popped it right off without even putting it back on the bike...said it was just 'leverage'. Phooie! Anyhow, he stated that what happened was exactly what I thought; the screws weren't tight enough so the cleat just moved with the pedal. Everything is back on properly with the cleats TIGHT. I also had the tension on the one pedal too high (the other one was loose where I wanted it ), so they hooked me up to one of their trainers and helped me clip on and off. Just gotta get my confidence up, and I'm all set!

They also said it happens often with new pedals, so I didn't feel completely silly. Anyways, thanks everyone for the kind thoughts...now I have a nice 'Stupidest Thing You've Ever Done' for that other thread

[singletrackmind]

If that's the stupidest thing you've ever done you're doing better than good.

[Pink Diva]

Well, no , but it's definitely near the top...