Yes! Finally enjoyed a ride!

[Aggie_Ama]

Heather- Thanks for telling me about the ride. I had fun, the group leaders were wonderful. I think I am not quite ready for primetime on the group riding. Our little pack of 7 was too much for me but I still am glad I came. I will likely come next week.

I felt like a total dope not being able to climb some basic hills. And then the unspectacular crash in front of about 10 guys at the top Powerline hill, well that was just embarrassing. And the bruises are just UGLY. Icing on the cake is 9/10 I do not have to put a foot down on that climb at all. Nothing broken, no confidence lost. I will be back out soon.

I was pretty fatigued and the group dynamics are something new. When we were strung out it was good, in a close pack it was a bit unnerving. After the winter I should be screaming along for RLAG!

[Miranda]

It is really nice when you get something to click... I feel the same way. On the pedals, I have the double sided Shimanos M505, but not single release spds cleats. I think those (singles) are the 51s. I think mine are 55s or 56s. These are multi-release. Meaning you can pull you foot any direction (other than straight up) to release. That, in combination with soft set tension, I think helps. Just a cheaper alternative to try before going to a whole new pedal system. I think they sell the multi-releases here on TE. I have them on my Keen commuter sandles as well.

EDIT: Yep, still sold here on TE atm... here's a link to the product (note the pic on the package of the foot releasing in angular directions, vs just horizontally)

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSN_SH56.html