I picked my bike up from REI yesterday evening, so I'd be all set today to take it out for a long ride. While I was at REI I bought a new helmet and my very first bike shirt, the kind with the pockets in the back of the shirt. " Sleek enough for riding, chic enough to transition indoors."  That's what it says on the tag.
The weather forecast for today sounded great for a ride.  And this would be my first time using clipless pedals. I practiced inside at first, holding on to the counter while I attached my foot into the clip and out again. Than I took the bike outside and practiced just up and down the street. It seemed to go pretty smoothly. Not a big deal at all.  But now for the real test. I had planned to ride to Marshfield, stopping at the bank in Cohasset to deposit some checks and than continue on. 
The good news is that I did not fall. And also that I made it to the bank, which happens to be next door to a plant nursery and across the street from a consignment shop. I was only going to check out the nursery.  I needed one tomato plant, some basil plants, and a rosemary plant. I think they'll fit in my bike back carrier. Why not just get them while I'm here.  And than there's the consignment shop. Just a few minutes. But now do I really want to continue on to Marshfield. This is only my first day using clipless pedals.   They do use different muscles.  Besides that my right foot is hurting in my new Keen sandals.  Maybe 22 miles is long enough for my first day with my new clipless pedals and new clip-on sandals.