Falling off Melody

the culprit? new shoes with cleats and clipless pedals. It's all in the timing and the balance. I lost count how many times I fell of my bike, Melody. Today was the ultimate test-riding long distance with the team with the new equipment. My goal was not to fall. I was feeling confident but during one of our stops at a street light, I successfully clipped out but when I was about to put my foot down, I leaned over the unclipped foot. I scraped my knee but it was a minor accident. My knee was throbbing later though. I was very happy to clean up after the training. It was probably the best shower I had.