Nassahegan RAW - 8/21/08

My wife and I went for another ride in Nass today after work. It was a fun ride, but much different pace than the ride the day before. This was her first time using clipless pedals so she was a little tentative on some stuff, even things shes successfully made on flats. She was also having a bit of trouble getting clicked in, but that seemed to get better the more we rode. I felt like she regressed a little this ride, due to the new shoes I'm sure, but she'll get the hang of it and be cruising in no time. I still had a real good ride and it was great to be able to get out with my wife again.

We did the warm-up twisties north of Scoville first and then crossed the street into the southern twisties. From there we crossed E Chippens and rode all of B-street before turning back onto the main trail and taking that back to the quick route back to the car along one of the blue trails.

What? No Crash report?
I had at least two on my maiden voyage with clipless.
C'mon Carrie, show us the marks!

Is there still wood stuck in the pedals?

I only toppled over twice (and saved myself a third or fourth time). Once I get the hang of this, I know I"m going to like it. When it went right, it was great - especially over those rooty up- and down-hills. But I was having issues getting my foot clipped in while riding and that was kind of frustrating. Kept me from doing a couple of the obstacles because I was so nervous about that (though I did not skip all of them).

Considering we almost didn't have a babysitter, I'm just happy I got out. I wasn't looking to do a ludicrous speed ride last night and in spite of the frustrations, I did have a good time. Hopefully, I can get out again this weekend to practice some more.

Just keep remembering, Its fun!!!!
If you can't get clipped in and you're fumbling, forget about it and ride, baby Ride!!!!

You'll get used to them I still have trouble clipping in sometimes. Just pedal anyway and engage the pedal when the terrain allows.