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Did only the right one tonight. Propped my bike next to the couch, and practiced. Went outside, the first run was good, turned my bike around and down I went!!! Just didn't get out fast enough and I only have it on one foot! Tell me it will get better... Here's a question also. I find it easier to turn my heel IN instead of out. I've been dancing since I was 8 and my toes naturally turn out. I can't even snow ski because I can't get my toes to turn in like they need to. Anyone else unclip like this or do I need to prop up on the couch again and try to get it going out?

Gee, the fall on top of my yearly physical, if you know what I mean. What a day!
Im also a former dancer and have a hard time turning my toes in and heel out. (I have to fight to keep my knees straight ahead when pedaling) I have on occasion clipped out by turning my toes out (only on the trail in desperate situations) but for the rest of the time I do twist my heels outwards like "normal" and haven't had any problems, but my pedals are adjusted so loosely it's very easy to get out of them. Anways, I always think about turning my whole leg in from the hip in a short and sweet movement, which we occasionally did in dance. I don't know if this makes any sense, but I hope it does. Don't give up, once you get the hang of it (says the person who's currently rubbing the sore place on her leg from falling two days ago ) it is well worth it.