I'm no longer a virgin I just took my first ride on my Bianchi with clipless pedals, and I didn't fall down even once--which is not to say that I won't, just that I haven't yet. I can't even describe how nice it is not to have to bend down and tighten or loosen those blasted straps every time I start, stop, then start again.

Also, I had a new, shorter stem installed, which improved my reach to the bars enormously and made the ride a lot more comfortable. AND, either I've miscalibrated my new bike computer or I'm a lot faster on the Bianchi than on my touring bike. Woo-hoo!!!

I feel like I've finally grown up, at the tender age of 53 (and 11/12--birthday at the end of this month--yikes!)