I had been cycling for years before I leaned to love riding with my feet clipped onto my pedals. It seemed too scary, I thought I would fall over at every stoplight. I have turned the corner though and have learned to love being “clipped in” and it looks like Orlando Bloom, aka Mr. Mountain Bike Man, does too. First let’s review the pedal terminology, because it’s a bit confusing. First there were basic pedals (like many of us had on our bikes when we were kids), then came pedals with toe clips (or toe baskets) to help the foot stay put on the pedal, now there are ” clipless pedals ” – a cleat on the bottom of the shoe clips into the pedal. I love cycling with

my feet attached to the pedals because it makes me feel one with my bike. Pedaling this way means you can use all the muscles of your legs to power your bike instead of just your quads. Pulling up on the pedal works your hamstrings like nobody’s business. When you pedal with your entire leg, your legs fatigue much more slowly since the work is distributed and this means you can ride for longer more comfortably. If you stand on your pedals to climb hills (or to give your booty a little break), when you’re clipped in you are much more secure. Your feet won’t slip off the pedals. Learn how to start riding with clipless pedals.

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Learn to Love: Clipless Peddles