Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Now that I think about it - a couple of months ago, a few of the experienced riders in my club were discussing FTUs and one of them pointed out that it's really all about countersteering, and I'll be danged, I think he's right. When you're ready to get off, turn the handlebars away from the foot you're going to unclip. That'll induce the bike to lean toward that foot, and you'll be properly positioned for unclipping and putting the foot down.
That is so right! It's a habit I developed as a kid, thank goodness, to turn the handlebars during a stop to lean the bike.

Just wanted to encourage practicing your clipping on a trainer. Also to practice *mentally* clipping out when you imagine a stop sign. Remember, red octagonal sign with S-T-O-P on it means Unclip!

I just got clip-ins after years of fearing them. I was surprised how easy they were to use -- no learning curve at all, really. And they make biking so much more enjoyable. Hope you enjoy your new pedals too.