Got me bike shoes

Yes, I went and got them today - and no - they are not the funky hardcore road shoes, they are mountain bike shoes... and yes they clip into the pedals. AVman gave me the pedals a while ago and now I am excited and scarred to use them.

You have to buy the cleats for the shoes then screw them into the bottom of the shoe. As I ride I will have to adjust them (front and back and side to side..... 10 points for that reference). That was a little work. Then cut the knuckles getting the old pedals off - they have been on there since before I was born.

But finally all set except I could not ride - flat tire. Now the guy at the bike shop was having some fun as during our talk I let him know I have never clipped in before - he said - practice on grass. I now know exactly why. I put on the shoes - hopped on the bike holding on to the washer - clipped in - then moved my heal out to unclip and guess what.... it aint easy - you gotta put some back into it. So I keep practicing until I give the left foot a good jerk, foot does not unclip but the bike starts to go left - I lose touch with the dryer.... TIMBER!!!! right onto the garage floor. Now you know why I am skirred!!! If some a-hole on the trail gets in my way... I am gonna have to really practice unclipping myself!!!

But I am excited to see how much an improvement I get.

Sansa Song of the Blog: Since I'm the Mama liked the last one by The Chameleons UK, I give you Seriocity:

I used to be so sure
I used to be so certain
Now it's gone
Always wanting more
Bleating out excuses
I have none

Cast reflections in the water
Now that the deed is done
We'll wait
And watch the ripples fade away
Hearts are breaking
Someone's daughter
Joins with someone's son
It goes on and on again
On and on again
Watch the ripples run

I used to be so sure
I used to be so certain
How could I be so wrong
Always needing more
At last the chains are breaking
Watch me now
Watch me run

Over fields and past the houses
Like a bullet from the gun
Watch the figure fade away

Hearts are breaking
Someone's daughter
Joins with someone's son
It goes on and on again
On and on again
Watch the ripples run

Over fields and past the houses
Watch the rabbit run

Later