Oh this thread was hilarious reading! It brought back so many memories.

My first day of riding with a bike club was also the day I got my new Serotta and using speedplays instead of my old spd's. Well after riding for several miles we stopped for a break at Starbucks and when we were all leaving I was the last to get going not realizing everyone had circled around waiting for me.......all eyes upon me the newbie and don't ask how I did it I still don't know but this pillar jumped out at me and I couldn't unclip fast enough to save myself and wham!

Everyone was nice enough, trying to hide their chuckles to outright laughter, I was more concerned with my new bike getting scratched up.........ahh it broke the ice and everyone started telling me about their most embarassing moments.

Then I somehow managed to fall in the middle of an intersection on one of the busiest highways in town and couldn't get unclipped and yes the light turned red and I was blocking on coming traffic..........gawd I was so embarassed!

When I first went to clipless it was advised that I practice clipping in and out in the house on carpet until I was comfortable. That's what I did and for the longest time I never fell because of not being able to clip out........it has to catch up with ya someday, LOL

Anyway hibiscus I hope you like the speedplays I love mine!

Thanks for the memories too!

Kate