So, yesterday I got on the bike and rode about 9 miles. I chose a road that I knew has a lot of hills but it has the virtue of little traffic and no stop signs. So, I was either climbing or coasting down the whole time (as usual), which is really getting old. I think next time I ride I'll do the tri route which still has a lot of hills but also has flats (and lots of cars and stop signs).
And, to finish up the ride I took a toe-clip induced spill (but we know I don't actually have clips but rather the strappy cage things). I was getting close to an intersection where I needed to make a left turn. There were cars coming and I was sort of idling, trying to go slow and not have to stop before turning, but the vehicles were coming so slowly. I realized one of them was some kind of golf cart landscaping work vehicle and it was going about 10 miles per hour. At that point, I couldn't idle anymore - this realization must have come to me suddenly. I took my right foot out but the left foot remained happily nestled and I feel over on my left side. Scrape on the knee, sore elbow, I'm fine. A tad embarrassing.
So, not the best bike ride. I need to make a change.
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Ooops. I hate when I fall over. Not to fear, though! You will quickly begin to yank your feet out of the cages without giving it much thought. What you should really consider (and I know you probably don't want to hear this) is a set of clipless pedals. So much easier than toe cages! All you have to do is give your foot a little twist and voila! your shoe is disengaged from the pedal. Mr. Potato uses Speedplay Frogs which are super easy to get into/out of (they were designed for use in mtn biking). Think about it, Patsy dear. And do be careful in the meantime!
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