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There was also another problem today: My shoes. For many years I've favoured Shimano's SPD sandals. I wore them for LEJOG. They were supremely comfortable and let a bit of air around your toes when cycling. Excellent.

Unfortunately, my old pair broke a couple of days ago, which I only really noticed yesterday when I found that I couldn't unclip from the pedals on my racing bike.

What's happened is that the straps at the rear on the left shoe are no longer properly connected to the sole and this makes unclipping by turning your foot impossible. I nearly fell from my racing bike due to this (and I know now why I also nearly fell a couple of days ago).

Anyway, I thought I was covered as I had reserve pair of the newer style of the sandals which I got out to wear today. DISASTER. The new sandals have horrible bendy soles instead of the very stiff soles of the old style. This resulted in my having numb feet for most of today's ride.

I don't see myself being able to use these much at all. What a disappointment.

Anyway, after today's ride to Groningen and a short trip to get some shopping I now only have 64 km left to meet my target for the month, and two whole days left. Easy peasy.
#shimanospdsandals #shimanospd #spdsandals #shimano #cyclingshoes #cycling #biketooter

There was also another problem today: My shoes. For many years I've favoured Shimano's SPD sandals. I wore them for LEJOG. They were supremely comfortable and let a bit of air around your toes when cycling. Excellent.

Unfortunately, my old pair broke a couple of days ago, which I only really noticed yesterday when I found that I couldn't unclip from the pedals on my racing bike.

What's happened is that the straps at the rear on the left shoe are no longer properly connected to the sole and this makes unclipping by turning your foot impossible. I nearly fell from my racing bike due to this (and I know now why I also nearly fell a couple of days ago).

Anyway, I thought I was covered as I had reserve pair of the newer style of the sandals which I got out to wear today. DISASTER. The new sandals have horrible bendy soles instead of the very stiff soles of the old style. This resulted in my having numb feet for most of today's ride.

I don't see myself being able to use these much at all. What a disappointment.

Anyway, after today's ride to Groningen and a short trip to get some shopping I now only have 64 km left to meet my target for the month, and two whole days left. Easy peasy.
#shimanospdsandals #shimanospd #spdsandals #shimano #cyclingshoes #cycling #biketooter