I just got the duel-sided pedals, too. They take some of the (mental) pressure off when taking off from stop lights or (bleh) that quick dash across 4 lanes of traffic to the nice quiet bike path where all I have to worry about are kamazee squirrels, small children and big pine cones. When things are quiet, I can then take my time and clip in.
When I decided to go clipless, I spent some time visualizing the getting out of the clips thing. I told myself that From Now On I get off the pedals by moving my heel outward - like this (mental foot twist).
Surprisingly, it seems to have worked. I have had no problems (so far - this will now change) unclipping.
I should have visualized clipping in, too. Oops.
BTW, I'm noticing that our LBSs are having some nice fall clearance sales. Now might be the time for some nice new Stuff.
Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
(Sign in Japan)
1978 Raleigh Gran Prix
2003 EZ Sport AX