Any tips for cycling?

[coasty]

You used to be able to get some abbreviated toe clips maybe these would do you, They were designed for cycle tourists who didnt want the restraint of either full clips and straps or cleats,,,,

[Herptastic]

Now my advise is based upon the fact i race Mountain Bikes, but the problem is just the same with feet slipping off your pedals.
You can buy pedals which have small studs on them, and i have found these to be the absolute best for grip, without locking your feet to the pedals themselves - which i personally have never felt comfortable with.

Here is a link to a cheap version of these pedals, but there are better & more durable versions available from most good bike shops.

[lol geoff]

I'm with TIGGY on this one, toe clips not only stop your feet comming of the pedals, they also ensure you use the ball of the foot and you can also use your up moving foot for power as well. The ones I use were bought in Halfords and are just a moulded piece of plastic that bolts on to the pedal using the holes that the reflector mountings use, no straps you just push your toes in and off you go. I would probably go as far as saying they are the best bicycle related modification I have ever made but as TIGGY says some shoes won't fit them. As for wet feet I have heard that sealskin socks are totally waterproof allowing you to wear any fooware, even stillettos if you so desire, and still keep your feet dry even when wading but they're a bit on the steep side.

[bounce]

Why not try a kayak/surf/ watersports shop for a pair off socks £10 made from neoprene wetsuit stuff , not dry but warm.

[Mr Mag00]

has anyone suggested get a bike??

[foxy mars]

I recommend get the proper cycling shoes and clipless pedals, trainer shoes are just a bad idea. Cycling shoes are the best, do not flex, put more power in the pedalling. Clipless is likewise, try them on a minimum setting. Shimano M540 are very good, Also overshoes are a godsend, but never designed for trainer's.

I do a lot of cycling touring and used to have clips, but have converted to clipless and never looked back. Yes there do getting some used to, but once you have the technique. It's like the brain telling to you stop, it's automatic. Same with clipless, the brain will tell you unclip before a junction or traffic lights.

Also if you do come off the bike the pedals will auto release.

I go to work on my bike and use Army boots in the winter month.

[The Woodman]

My mate is still off work while his leg heals following a cycling accident. Twelve weeks ago he made a slow speed sharp turn and lost his balance, couldn't get his foot out of the clip in time, toppled over and fell on his hip cleanly fracturing the top ball joint of his femur. The screws and metalwork look impressive on the xray. The ambulance only took 45 minutes to reach him and the tale he tells would be enough to put me off clips if I were a cyclist!

[foxy mars]

Just bad luck I suppose. There are warning's on the package, when you buy these product's. There is adjustable allen screw on the pedal, too tight and you need to apply a bit of force. In traffic, I would have the setting at 50%. It has happened to me a couple of times, but never really put me off clipless (SPD'S) .