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First fall (just a little one)
I managed to fall off today for the first time. Luckily there was
no-one else there (except for a man across the road, who was kind enough not to laugh openly). I was wearing slightly larger trainers than usual, and I got them stuck in my toe clips. When I couldn't get my left foot out the bike just toppled over and fell to the ground. blush All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk |
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First fall (just a little one)
"Peewiglet" wrote in message ... I managed to fall off today for the first time. Luckily there was no-one else there (except for a man across the road, who was kind enough not to laugh openly). I was wearing slightly larger trainers than usual, and I got them stuck in my toe clips. When I couldn't get my left foot out the bike just toppled over and fell to the ground. blush All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk :-) well, why wait until you get your clipless pedals....... hope you're okay though! Graham |
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:51:51 +0000 (UTC), "Graham Dean"
wrote: :-) well, why wait until you get your clipless pedals....... hope you're okay though! Thank you :-) It's good to get the first one over and done with! Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk |
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First fall (just a little one)
"Peewiglet" wrote in message ... All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Just a spot of training for when you first try clipless ;-) Cheers, helen s |
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 18:55:15 +0100, "wafflycat"
waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote: "Peewiglet" wrote in message .. . All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Just a spot of training for when you first try clipless ;-) g They sound a bit scarey! :-) Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk |
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"Peewiglet" wrote in message ... On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 18:55:15 +0100, "wafflycat" waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote: "Peewiglet" wrote in message . .. All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Just a spot of training for when you first try clipless ;-) g They sound a bit scarey! :-) Well when I was getting used to clipless it meant I discovered the main advantage to having a large rear end - the padding was useful ;-) Cheers, helen s |
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:31:36 +0100, "wafflycat"
waffles*A*T*v21net*D*O*T*co*D*O*T*uk wrote: All that happened was a bruised shin and scraped elbow, and a lot of embarassment... Just a spot of training for when you first try clipless ;-) g They sound a bit scarey! :-) Well when I was getting used to clipless it meant I discovered the main advantage to having a large rear end - the padding was useful ;-) Cheers, helen s Rule 1 for falling off (I assume you're in the UK ?) : Always fall to your left - away from traffic ! With luck, on country lanes, this will also mean a grass verge or bank to land on (softer than tarmac). Also means gears less likely to get damaged. the injuries you sustained will of course have shewn you how vital a h*lm*t is ... :-( Tony PS I've got a First Aid cert (expired) - anything you want kissed better ? |
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First fall (just a little one)
"Tony" wrote in message ... Rule 1 for falling off (I assume you're in the UK ?) : Always fall to your left - away from traffic ! With luck, on country lanes, this will also mean a grass verge or bank to land on (softer than tarmac). Also means gears less likely to get damaged. Oh I practised at home before going on the roads. I managed to fall off on the driveway at home. I've never (touch wood) fallen off such on the public highway. There's always a first time though. When unclipping it's always my right foot I unclip first, so if I am going to go over, it's more likely I go to the left. the injuries you sustained will of course have shewn you how vital a h*lm*t is ... :-( Tony PS I've got a First Aid cert (expired) - anything you want kissed better ? I have same, so I can kiss my own ass better ;-) Cheers, helen s |
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 20:10:34 +0000 (UTC), Tony
wrote: Rule 1 for falling off (I assume you're in the UK ?) : Yes... Always fall to your left - away from traffic ! With luck, on country lanes, this will also mean a grass verge or bank to land on (softer than tarmac). Also means gears less likely to get damaged. the injuries you sustained will of course have shewn you how vital a h*lm*t is ... :-( Heh... fortunately I managed to get away without one. Tony PS I've got a First Aid cert (expired) - anything you want kissed better ? Well that's an offer I don't like to turn down! You choose - elbow or shin? :-) Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk |
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"Peewiglet" wrote in message ... On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 18:55:15 +0100, "wafflycat" Just a spot of training for when you first try clipless ;-) g They sound a bit scarey! :-) The thing to do is find some nice soft grass with few people, say a park early in the morning, and then practice, practice, practice. Start off supporting yourself against a wall/fence/whatever then move into open space when you've got the basics. If you do fall off in practice try to avoid the reaction of stretching out your arm and landing on your hand, instead aim to land on your shoulder (yes, I know this is easier said than done), or at least don't lock your elbow. Also: don't forget to set the release tension to its lowest setting, initially at least. In well over a decade of using clipless on the road I've only fell off once clipped in when doing a trackstand and I'd already passed up ample opportunities to unclip and put my foot down ;-) All my formative riding with clipless was done mtbing off-road (no traffic to run over me and only friends to laugh at me :-) where falling off goes with the territory, which is why I'm suggesting you practice in a safeish environment. I have read posts where people have stated they've "forgotten" to unclip, I won't dispute their experience but to me it's like saying "I forgot to brake". Braking should be instinctive and unclipping should become so too after going through the learning process. Believe me I never consciously unclip any more than I walk by consciously moving one leg in front of t'other. Don't put too much store in scare stories, they may have a negative impact on your learning process.. -- Pete |
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