help with going clipless

[brodymom]

I am also a beginning rider and was very frightened of the clips for the first 2 months. Practice, practice and practice - is my advice. Tell yourself to clip out on one side and when you see that you need to stop, unclip long before you get to the light/stop sign, etc. Some people suggested to me to get your bike in a stable position - having someone hold it or somehow balancing yourself in a door frame and just practicing.

I have finally gotten the hang of it, but it took some time for me. Good luck! If you keep at it, it will be natural very quickly.

[Violara]

I had problems getting out when I started off with my husband's old cleats and pedals. I also had some problems clipping back in after stops, which was frustrating. I was also having foot pain from the lack of float. When I got my own, new ones, I stopped having problems. I got candy SLs for pretty cheap and like the platform for getting through the intersection before I clip in. Maybe if you get fresh cleats that would help.