Experienced and seasoned rider topples over.

[MKRookman]

So don't worry about falling over because you forgot or couldn't clip out of your pedal. And even if you do, it really is hard to get hurt. And not to worry about getting your cloth dirty either provided you didn't fall on mud puddle...

And definitely not worry about being a clutz. It happens.

I fell off my bike yesterday b/c I forgot I could unclip (i just got the clipless yesterday too, but there's a post about that hehe). Sadly I did get hurt (it happens). But hearing that even experienced forget they can unclip just helped a lot for my dignity and sanity.

I spent all last night feeling like a clutz while my husband sat with me at the er. Finding your post today really made me feel better! Thanks for the insight/reminder!

Glad you were ok too!