Based on what I’ve read about clipped in pedaling, and what I try to do, is that you should concentrate on making full circles rather than ‘up and down’ pedaling. That is…concentrating on applying pressure to the pedal/crank for its full rotation. Some say that it can’t or doesn’t really happen. But that’s just what I’ve read. Also, there is a learning curve, or a period of getting used to clipping in, being clipped in, and clipping out. I.e…rolling along slowly as you take off, and then positioning your foot/shoe correctly in order to clip in. If you don’t have enough momentum, and you can’t get clipped…you fall. If you forget to UNclip when stopping…you fall. (And I’ve see people admit that in these forums).

Something else…depending on your cleat placement…if your toe hits the front wheel when turning while you’re clipped in…you may fall. I’ve recently gone to mid-foot cleat position (using an adapter). I’ve nearly gone down a couple of times. I have to keep telling myself to keep my pedals vertical when I’m turning.

Dan