Originally Posted by
bubbajoelouie
I officially went clipless when I got my new bike over this past weekend. Three days in and I have had two 0 MPH falls because I didn't think it through. Overall, I'm doing well, except for the ego. It's still a bit difficult to get into them as much as it to get out in some circumstances.
In regards to the OP, you'll get used to them fairly quickly, try to remember to give you self a few extra seconds on planned stops, and prepare mentally to clip out if need be in an emergency situation.
Ah, another clipless newbie. I have ridden twice now with no falls.
Before the second ride I took my shoe and clipped it in and out with the shoe in my hand to see what was going on there. When I got onto the bike instead of thinking "rotate my ankle out" I tried "rotate the toe of my shoe in". Crazy but it really helped to clip out this way. Hey whatever works I guess but after only two rides I'm more confident now than before. Just need more seat time.