I just want to let you know that you are not alone. I haven't been on a bike in over 15 years and I also recently bought a road bike. My husband is my mechanic and anything else I need him to be. He put my bike on a trainer, so I could get the feeling for my road bike and clipping in and out, until I felt comfortable enough to try it out on the road. So far so good, I haven't fallen yet and I'm still working on the left cleat. The right one goes in like a charm. Good luck and keep practicing.