The only time I’ve gone off a road bike as an adult was crossing railroad tracks. Fortunately, I was only about 20 at the time and there were no cars nearby, so I got away without injury. I was so startled that it seemed like I landed on my feet (pedals with toe clips but no straps). The tracks crossed the road diagonally and I suspect that my front wheel tried to follow the rail which through me off balance. Ever since, I’ve been sure to cross all tracks perpendicular and I haven’t had a problem since (that was about 30 years ago). I’ve probably jinxed myself and will fall off tomorrow morning (I cross tracks almost every time I ride).
Regards,
Alan