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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Great summary of advice, slcbob! I never thought of #3. I don't know if I can keep my wits about me in that split second. Maybe I'll practice it. Also, I suspect it works best with upright bars where the handlebar is sure to stick out wider than the hands.
My wife was learning SPD cleats and fell twice. The second time, she injured her knee, even though her forward speed was zero. Unlucky, I guess, and she's not going to try again. I feel bad.