Christmas 2011

Well, Christmas season has seen me on the bike a lot less with cold and about a foot of snow.  However, Santa did bring me a new long sleeve jersey and a windbreaker for those colder mornings.  But he also brought me clipless pedals to go with my shoes that I got on a great deal months ago but haven't used.  I got the pedals attached, and I like the way they look.  They have a platform side, too, to give me some versatility.  I've gotten brave enough to put the shoes on and balance between the cars in the garage, but honestly, there is a great deal of trepidation to think about going out on the road!  I'm excited to try them, but all that I've read online suggests that I'll fall over at some point because of forgetting to unclip.  I'm thinking the greenway trails will be the best place to try them as there are no stop signs or lights.  We'll see how I do.  As it is, I'm feeling a bit antsy at having not been on the bike in general for a couple weeks.  The weather looks hopeful for tomorrow, so if I do get to go out, I'll wear the shoes but not clip in, or at least only clip in one at a time...here's hoping!