Originally Posted by
thomamueller
+1 for un-clip the same foot each time. I go for the right foot since I look to catch a curb at a stop light or stop sign. I do obey road signs. Don't believe "I never fallen stories". It happens, it not a matter of if, but when. Most falls are due to distractions. So when the when happens, don't forget to tuck, roll and acknowledge the embarrassment. DON'T stick your hand out!
I prefer the left foot because the right side is the chain ring side. In left side of the road countries you get your curb and avoid the chain ring so there the left would seem preferable on all counts. As far as never fallen - I've never fallen because of my failing to un-clip in time, I did fall a couple of times in the pre-clipless days when I didn't loosen the strap in time (see previous post). However, I did fall once because someone else didn't un-clip in time and knocked me over (but they stayed up).