today i had one of those experiences that just makes you shudder and grimace.
going home today on an hill, i stayed towards the left of the road(au) as i was going relatively slowly.
i was obstructed by a car parked (legally) in my way. I couldn't just ride around it as my spider sense told me cars were coming up with high closure speed and the road was very narrow. when i looked back i saw a bunch of three vehicles then a break in the traffic. i decided to just slow down and trackstand as i waited for gap to arrive.
my trackstand didn't go to well. I fell on my right side just as the last car was passing me. i can't imagine how close the wheel came to crushing my head. arrrgghh.
off the topic my pedal keeps slipping, especially when i stand. this is really unnerving stomping 40km/h up an incline and having the pedal slip. my crotch has had intimate contact with the top tube one too many times. anyone recomend a pedal system that is secure. i currently use looks and my cleats are a little worn.
also, how laughable is it to wear mountain bike shoes with spd on a road bike. my thinking is the cleat is protected when i walk over the rocky dirt section on my commute. i am thinking of switching to those.
thanks for listening, please add ur hairy experiences.
going home today on an hill, i stayed towards the left of the road(au) as i was going relatively slowly.
i was obstructed by a car parked (legally) in my way. I couldn't just ride around it as my spider sense told me cars were coming up with high closure speed and the road was very narrow. when i looked back i saw a bunch of three vehicles then a break in the traffic. i decided to just slow down and trackstand as i waited for gap to arrive.
my trackstand didn't go to well. I fell on my right side just as the last car was passing me. i can't imagine how close the wheel came to crushing my head. arrrgghh.
off the topic my pedal keeps slipping, especially when i stand. this is really unnerving stomping 40km/h up an incline and having the pedal slip. my crotch has had intimate contact with the top tube one too many times. anyone recomend a pedal system that is secure. i currently use looks and my cleats are a little worn.
also, how laughable is it to wear mountain bike shoes with spd on a road bike. my thinking is the cleat is protected when i walk over the rocky dirt section on my commute. i am thinking of switching to those.
thanks for listening, please add ur hairy experiences.