Comments on: Conditioned Reflexes http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Franky http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504935 Franky Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:53:52 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504935 Yep, you just get used to the bike riding experience. So far I've fallen twice since switching to the clipless pedals. The first time I just forgot about them and the second time I unclipped on the wrong side. Now I need some advice: A few month ago I got my girlfriend a road bike with clipless pedals. Back then she was a bit uncomfortable using them, but after falling four times, hurting her knee really bad, she's very nervous about getting back on the bike again. Her last fall was about 3 weeks ago and I could use some tips on how to help her getting over her fears before we are heading to Austin for the Team Fatty ride. Yep, you just get used to the bike riding experience. So far I’ve fallen twice since switching to the clipless pedals. The first time I just forgot about them and the second time I unclipped on the wrong side.

Now I need some advice: A few month ago I got my girlfriend a road bike with clipless pedals. Back then she was a bit uncomfortable using them, but after falling four times, hurting her knee really bad, she’s very nervous about getting back on the bike again. Her last fall was about 3 weeks ago and I could use some tips on how to help her getting over her fears before we are heading to Austin for the Team Fatty ride.

]]> By: Road Bikes Man http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504886 Road Bikes Man Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:10:07 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504886 Oh dear - this looks awful, however, be thankful it's not as bad as the huge scab I have on my right knee. And yes I did scream - because I'm a bit of a wimp unfortunately - and out of practice - bit of more than I can chew - silly fool! Anyway, get better soon - (He says crying to himself as he stretches his leg out too fast - ow) Oh dear – this looks awful, however, be thankful it’s not as bad as the huge scab I have on my right knee.

And yes I did scream – because I’m a bit of a wimp unfortunately – and out of practice – bit of more than I can chew – silly fool!

Anyway, get better soon – (He says crying to himself as he stretches his leg out too fast – ow)

]]> By: Cyclin' Missy http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504885 Cyclin' Missy Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:51:54 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504885 Thank goodness for developing those reflexes over time. It's when I think too much that I crash - not usually the other way around. Thank goodness for developing those reflexes over time. It’s when I think too much that I crash – not usually the other way around.

]]> By: Matthew http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504884 Matthew Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:13:57 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504884 Honestly, I didn't even see the scab for a few seconds, just the bottom few inches of a really huge quadricep. Honestly, I didn’t even see the scab for a few seconds, just the bottom few inches of a really huge quadricep.

]]> By: stu http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504881 stu Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:46:49 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504881 Interesting, as a Brit I hadn't realised that your brakes were the wrong way round, what with also driving on the wrong side of the road you are determined to be different. PS - you should have probably photoshopped your wound to look more impressive to improve the chances of sympathy! Interesting, as a Brit I hadn’t realised that your brakes were the wrong way round, what with also driving on the wrong side of the road you are determined to be different.

PS – you should have probably photoshopped your wound to look more impressive to improve the chances of sympathy!

]]> By: Stan Larrabee http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504880 Stan Larrabee Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:31:00 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504880 My wife (so she can remain anonymous I'll just call her Blyth) and I ride the Hog Hollow trail to Corner Canyon quite a bit and never crash until the weather event you are speaking of. On Monday night we were coming down after a great ride on the trails and she had a nasty crash on the same type of gravely wash out that you described. By the time we got home her sock was drenched with blood. She ended up at AF Hospital getting 8 stitches in her knee. The doctors and nurses were so impressed. Be careful out there!! My wife (so she can remain anonymous I’ll just call her Blyth) and I ride the Hog Hollow trail to Corner Canyon quite a bit and never crash until the weather event you are speaking of. On Monday night we were coming down after a great ride on the trails and she had a nasty crash on the same type of gravely wash out that you described. By the time we got home her sock was drenched with blood. She ended up at AF Hospital getting 8 stitches in her knee. The doctors and nurses were so impressed.

Be careful out there!!

]]> By: LoPhat http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504879 LoPhat Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:42:55 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504879 Tegaderm is your friend. Tegaderm is your friend.

]]> By: Kathleen@ForgingAhead http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504877 Kathleen@ForgingAhead Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:47:13 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504877 Oh great, next time I'm on my bike I'll no doubt start thinking about shifting, and braking, and turning and then I'll fall over as I think about popping out of my pedals. Oh great, next time I’m on my bike I’ll no doubt start thinking about shifting, and braking, and turning and then I’ll fall over as I think about popping out of my pedals.

]]> By: NYCCarlos http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504876 NYCCarlos Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:59:08 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504876 I read on firefox daily (although I'm reading right now with safari...) without issue. I read on firefox daily (although I’m reading right now with safari…) without issue.

]]> By: Mayhemnsuz http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/comment-page-1/#comment-504875 Mayhemnsuz Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:56:10 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/09/29/conditioned-reflexes/#comment-504875 I read on Firefox with no trouble but some slow-ish loading.... I read on Firefox with no trouble but some slow-ish loading….

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