Clipless Pedals

I'm moving over to blogger. Right now I'm still struggling a bit with getting the CNAME records setup so that the blog is available at www.liehann.com, but that should come right in the next couple of days.

In the meanwhile, here is a shot of my new pedals and cycling shoes.



The pedals are Shimano 540s and the shoes are Meridas. (I can't find the model name on the box or the shoes). What I like about these shoes is that they are made for walking and riding, so if you absolutely have to you can hop of your bike and keep moving the old fashioned way. I got the shoes on Monday but unfortunately that pair had a manufacturing defect so I had to replace them. Luckily this time everything is in good condition.

Despite hearing loads of stories about how difficult it is to start riding with cleats, and how everyone falls, so far I'm doing pretty well. Only one fall and that had more to do with me riding like a spaz than me wearing cleats. Although I probably could have jumped clear if my feat were not attached to the pedals. Riding with cleats is great. If anyone out there has not made the upgrade yet, I strongly recommend it.

Training is coming along nicely too. Today I managed Wynberg to Tokai, up to the right hand lookout point (before the tar section up to the mast) and back. I can really feel it in my legs, but I'm glad I made it. It will only get easier.