Spotted...

I ride fixed with only a front brake, been doing so all year actually - without retention!!!
Just bought some toe clips and new pedals to fix this weekend, but I rode without the retention because I wanted to get used to riding fixed before i clipped myself in...

... I just wanted to make sure I was safe and not a danger to others!

Easier to get used to it *with *foot retention.

You were less safe, and more of a danger to others.

Thank god you were probably mashing a stupid gear at a learner cadence.