Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Usually it happens at the end of a ride. You coast up to your car and forget that you're clipped in until your bike starts to lean over. Once it starts leaning you panic a little bit and over you go. Generally it's not a big deal, more embarrassing than harmful.
It also happens when folks don't anticipate the possible consequences of a situation. Anytime there is even a HINT that you might have to stop, you should unclip one foot. It is also good to be consistent. By that I mean get in the habit of unclipping the same foot first. That way it becomes second nature and you don't have that momentary indecision as to which foot to unclip.