I was terrified of using the Candy 3 clipless pedals after being banged up by the bike last weekend. But, I decided to give them another whirl.

My heart was pounding and I was dreading it, but I got on the bike, got moving, clipped in and kept going. My goals for the ride were simple: stay upright, keep moving, and unclip without falling. Success! I did a simple set of loops on the park paths for about 8 miles, followed by a brisk 2 mile walk.

Getting back on those pedals was my biggest achievement of the season so far…