There are lots of different opinions on whether to always unclip on the same side or not. I try to think ahead and evaluate the situation and unclip on the side that's most feasible. I usually default to the right side, though, because I've always leaned the bike to the right when I was standing over it. Maybe it has something to do with being right-handed. Or, I usually mount from the left side, and I usually do a running start, which means my left pedal is my push-off pedal.

Even if I unclip left and lean that way, I'm still going to push off with my left pedal. That's just how I am.

That said, you can develop the ability to unclip on either side depending on conditions, and if you want to be ready for anything, you probably should. Until you have your confidence in the clipless system, you should do what makes the most sense to you, and then learn to adapt to the situation.

Everyone falls!

Karen