I'm just a few years younger than jeff. I remember setting you on MTV... that's what got me into mt biking. Thanks Jeff. Btw. We kinda look alike. Same size. I was at dte that Sunday for the race... saw you leaving... but like 5 people asked me if i was Jeff lenosky.. 🤣 nope. But I sure wish I could ride like him
I used to ride clipless but changed to flats when I had kids because I got tired of having to wear special shoes just to go to the park or around the block. And it turns out I like flats. I'm a much better rider now in large part because the confidence of not being stuck to the pedals encouraged me to take bigger risks. I'm not an XC racer but I am faster than I used to be so I see no reason to go back to clipless.