Scared to death but I did it anyway. Bite the bullet. I have fallen twice. I have the Look pdeals which I kinda like better than the spd. Maybe not easier. You can loosen up the bolt that holds your foot in so it is easier to get out of the clip. Youdo this while you are learning. You have to look ahead so you can unclip when you come upon a place where you may have to stop. I am still scared but I keep on going.