Hi, Im new here. I do feel awfully rude as Ive been lurking for awhile, but Im shy. I'm a new rider, and I just went clipless last week! YAY! I got the Speedplay light action pedals and Im having a problem getting unclipped from them. Clipping in is no problem whatsoever, that part is easy. It takes me 2-3 tried to unclip from the, sometimes I get it the first try but most of the time it takes me a few tries. Part of it is nerves, as when I come upon an intersection I feel myself getting nervous and squirm, and can't get out AT ALL until I take a deep breath and RELAX.

Though even when practicing in the parking lot it takes a try or two to unclip, I feel as if I have to twist my ankle out and then lift my toes up as well. Almost like I'm ripping my foot out of the pedal. Is this something that I have to get used to or is something wrong with the way Im set up. Also, there are little switches on the cleat that say "heel in" or "heel out" Somehow my left shoe keeps getting switched to "heel in" when Im riding. I will have a very hard time and I'll dismount and look at the shoe, and what do you know, it got flipped to heel in. The right cleat does not have this problem, yet it is still difficult for me to unclip. Please help me!! Thanks