cannondale?

[Kerry1976]

Certainly you may install them at home if you have a pedal wrench! You can also wear regular shoes but it does help to have stiffer shoes to help prevent foot pain. I wear hiking shoes/boots in the winter and Keen Commuter sandals in the summer. I have had foot surgery and ride long distances - and have found that regular running shoes do not provide enough support to ride comfortably. Of course your experience may vary.

I might have a solution to this - I have to wear prescription orthotics - 3/4 length and hard plastic. But if that doesn't work, I at least have good shoe options from which to choose. Regardless, I like this idea more than SPDs.

[relaygirl]

Wow, thanks for all the info!!!

I am waiting for my MRI to see if I can ride. I am 99% sure it is a stress fracture in my heel as my ortho/friend said but I want to make sure it is not a big tear in my peroneal.

Question-eventually for a triahlon-do I ride the bike in what I swim in? Is that a stupid question?

I am swimming the part of a half ironman in June as a relay.

[channlluv]

With tri, yes, you ride in what you swim in, unless you're wearing a wetsuit, in which case you peel that off as you exit the water. Some people will slip on a dry jersey/shirt for warmth. It depends on the season.

And there are no stupid questions here. There are lots of great threads on what to do in a tri. What to wear, how to train, how to improve your transition time, all of that. Just use the search tool.

I've done one tri myself as part of a relay team. I did the bike leg. It was great fun.

Roxy

[blackhillsbiker]

+1 for the Grip Kings (aka MKS Lambda pedals). I have them on all 3 of my bikes (even the roadie). I injured my foot in an accident. They are supportive, and I've never had any issues with slipping off of them. I ride in trail-running shoes most of the time, since the sole is stiffer. I have also ridden in sneakers and hiking boots.

Deb