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Even experienced cyclists get freaked out at the thought of wearing cleats. What do you mean your feet are attached to the pedals? Are you INSANE? As a cyclist, I’m prepared to accept that I’m a little bit crazy, but let me assure you \u2013 there’s nothing crazy about cleats. Let me tell you some secrets\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cleats automatically detach in an accident<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I’m willing to bet good money that those of you who’ve never worn cleats have had accidents riding a bike. You approached a curb at the wrong angle, you took a corner too fast, a wheel went into a drain \u2013 so having accidents isn’t the preserve of people wearing cleats. But that doesn’t stop you worrying.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

What you notice from most of these videos is that people fall in cleats when they’re coming to a stop and forget to clip out. Ironically, once they start to fall, the magic anti-clip device in cleats allows their feet to move free of the bike so quickly, they’re often detached before they hit the ground!<\/p>\n

You can walk in cleats<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not only can you walk in cleats, you can do so with dignity thanks to a little invention called “cleat covers”. Check out this video which shows you how to put them on your shoes. they are made of a rubbery non-slip material, and they provide a flat surface for you to walk on comfortably.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

While you might not want to go cross-country hiking in this get up, you’re much less likely to roll an ankle walking from the bike rack to your office desk \u2013 and the tip-toe is less pronounced. One additional bonus is that covers protect your cleats from wear, saving you even more money on your commute.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cleats are good for your mental health<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is one unexpected side effect of cleats that takes many first-time users by surprise. Cleats stop you obsessing about where to place your feet on the pedals. Cleats force you to commit to a position, and then hold the balls of your feet in place. Here’s a rough guide to get you started:<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Sure, it takes a little time to get that position right, but when you do \u2013 oh boy. You will fly. Long journeys<\/a> seem effortless, climbs become a joy, and the horizon moves towards you quicker than ever before. The biggest secret about cleats is that they make life less complicated. Give them a try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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