Interesting.....When I first started with clipless pedals, I started unclipping only my left foot. Looking back, however, I'm not sure why I chose my left foot. I guess it just seemed more "natural" to lead off with my right foot (I am right-handed). Bluetree's friend's advice makes me think I chose incorrectly. I will admit that when I switched from SPD to Keo pedals, I had a fair amount of trouble clipping in with my left foot. I wonder if I could have samed myself some trouble if I unclipped my right foot instead. There doesn't seem much point now in changing my ways, but it is interesting.....

On a related note: Bluetree, if you notice a real strength imbalance between your right and left legs, you might want to spend some time with one-legged pedaling to strengthen your left leg. Just a suggestion.....

By the way, how cool that you have a friend who's a cycling coach. I'm jealous!

Kate