Everyone knows that going clipless will result in not just a fall, but a fall that looks completely out of the blue.

How to: Master clipless pedals

When I first made the change to clipless, I forgot to clip out at the end of a quiet road. I came to a calm, serene standstill. I then fell over. After dusting myself off and having a quick glance around, I was satisfied that no one had witnessed the scene. Oh, wait a minute… yep. That’s twenty people sniggering at a bus stop.