Yeah for Mimi! Once you get the hang of the pedals you'll wonder how you ever did without - do be careful about the tension setting on SPD's in either direction - too tight and its hard to get out and easy to tip over, but too loose is dangerous too. If you pull up hard on the pedals (think sprinting out the way of a car or a changing light) you can pull your foot out unexpectedly if the tension is too loose - if this happens you probably will take a rather inglorious spill.

Just to keep on topic - had a nice 43 or so mile team ride. It did not rain on us - yeah! but it sure was muddy and gritty out today.