Originally Posted by
MrCjolsen
I don't get the clipless fall. I've never done it, or even came close or worried about it. Transition from clips to clipless was effortless for me. The only time I ever fell with clipless was on my fixed gear due to a failed trackstand.
I think there are 2 factors at work here: attention span and learned neurological response.
When you're new to clipless pedals, you have to consciously think about releasing from them as you stop. Those of us whose minds are constantly wandering can forget that we're clipped in until it's too late. That's why the presence of attractive young women is often associated with club tombay falls.
After some passage of time your body developes synapses that cause you to release even when you're not thinking about it.