1st time fixed

get clips or clipless, you'll be fine, i haven't heard anyone say "i fell and didn't get time to get my foot out", ever. you'll feel good about more braking control, pulling backwards etc. simple. i remember bucking around with one leg waving out to the side on my first ride, jeez. ha! :D

I've done it- or rather, I yanked my foot out too hard and toppled over the other way.