Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1531:

At lunch time I was riding across town to a client location. I came up behind another rider on the MUP. We were in a section of the trail where there is a steep downhill that ends with a hairpin right turn. It's probably the most dangerous part of our MUP if you're unfamiliar with the area.

This rider was coasting down the hill approaching the turn. I happened to notice that his right pedal was in the lower-most position. I remember thinking, "I'll bet he doesn't switch the orientation of his feet before he makes the turn."

My premonition was correct. As he went around the curve he had a pedal strike. He kept the bike upright, but I bet he had to clean his shorts after the ride.