I am the aforementioned partner. I wanted (as some of you suggested) to use Mountain Bike shoes for ease of walking. The last thing I wanted to do was fall down while walking around OFF the bike.

I'm going to try the eggs some more, though rapid cycler is right that the Acids weren't great (I thought they'd be more like big Candies).

I'm intrigued by the frog idea, but am hesitant about spds. I'm not having as much trouble (on the trainer, mind you) getting in as getting out.