I keep falling off!!!!

[13 rider]

Can't add anything which has not been said before . If @Supersuperleeds can do the miles he does on flats there can't be much wrong with them .

 

[vickster]

Do you generally suffer from dyspraxia or similar?
As above flats seem to be the answer, if there's no benefit to using clipless for you, then don't

Also, perhaps don't cycle on the way back from the pub

 

[Alan O]

Turning right at a T junction, I stopped and fell to the right. And a car just missed my head, it was close.

Yikes! *Stop* riding in traffic until you've learned how not to fall over!

Alan

 

[Wetdog]

Cheers guys, thank you very much

Looks like it's flats for me then, what do you recommend as I don't have a clue?
The next question is footwear, what shoes do you reckon? I need waterproof ones as the whether don't put me off and I've spent a fortune and got all winter gear, and will be using it.

And no way will I be seen dead on a Tricycle

 

[Kajjal]

I use nukeproof electrons, light weight and grip well.

 

[vickster]

Get some sort of goretex walking shoe or boot?

 

[vickster]

Yikes! *Stop* riding in traffic until you've learned how not to fall over!

Alan

Indeed. As I driver I don't think I'd want you anywhere near me!

 

[Wetdog]

@Kajjal - what are nukeproof electrons bud?

 

[Kajjal]

Pedals

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Nukeproof-Electron-Evo-Pedals_76752.htm?gclid=CIWs3deN-c8CFQeJ2wodBdcIvw#

I use them all year round on Road, and when drier off road.

 

[MichaelW2]

Newbie riders, clipless pedals and city streets are a recipie for falling off. Like everyone else advises, replace clipless with plain flat pedals. You need to improve your low speed bike handling skills. Kids do it naturally with slow races, slaloms, picking up and putting down cans from on the bike.

 

[Wetdog]

Cheers dude

 

[steve50]

Cheers guys, thank you very much

Looks like it's flats for me then, what do you recommend as I don't have a clue?
The next question is footwear, what shoes do you reckon? I need waterproof ones as the whether don't put me off and I've spent a fortune and got all winter gear, and will be using it.

And no way will I be seen dead on a Tricycle

Neoprene overshoes, they keep the cold out and keep your feet dry as long as you wear them under your waterproof leggings.

 

[MontyVeda]

Cheers guys, thank you very much

Looks like it's flats for me then, what do you recommend as I don't have a clue?
...

The studded style such as the nukeproofs just work. My feet don't slip off the platform regardless of my footwear or the weather. Other styles (grooved plastic or bear traps) can be slippy in the wet. I've still got the dents in my shins to prove it.

 

[Tin Pot]

Have you considered moving your legs and feet in such a way that you do not fall?

 

[Wetdog]

Which way pal?