Flats

It's supposed to be better to ride flat pedals to improve your technique, but if you haven't ridden a bike without some form of foot retention since your Raleigh striker in the mid 80s it just exposes the bad parts of your technique!

Started to relax a little towards the end of Tonight's ride and there's definitely benefits. No shortage of grip over the rough stuff, although my calves were burning from pushing not heels down more than normal. Jumping needs a lot of work though. May have to get some riding lessons.