Hey everyone! I bit the bullet, so to speak, and bought my clipless pedals today. I joined a local women's bike team after doing a clinic with them last weekend, so I went to our team LBS and got a deal on some Time Light Action road pedals. Now the tricky part: How to adjust them so they are easy to get in and out of (at least until I get used to them). Anyone have these or similar kinds of clipless pedals that can help me figure out these things? I am horrible at reading directions and even worse when I want to get out on the grass and practice!

Also, can someone explain to me the correct way to come to a stop with clipless pedals. In the past (when I was crashing with my previous clipless pdeals and not comfy on my bike) I would unclip my right foot when I was coming to a stop sign/light. I would then come to a pretty complete stop with my brakes and then get up out of the saddle and put my right foot down. However, many times I did not time my stopping and foot down maneuvers correctly, it seems, resulting in my weight being loaded on my left side (hence, I would do a standing crash onto my left side). Should I be out of my saddle when coming to a stop or what is the correct sequence of events? Also, what is the best thing to do in an emergency when you have to stop quickly with clipless pedals?

Thanks!!