Clipping in- It's definitely different than spin class.

[tharley]

Oh my goodness, that ride was wonderful and what a gorgeous day out!! DH was surprised at how fast I was riding (11- 16mph up large hills). It was only a 6.5 mile loop, but we did it in 38 minutes and only 1 small stop for a water break. Last wk we took the same loop (shortened to 4 miles) and it took 45 min and I had to walk my bike up a steep/long hill . With my new system, I took that same dang hill with little problems and in a high gear. What a difference clipless makes! I took the tips you ladies gave me and was rockin' on clipping in/out and starting/stopping wasn't too bad. I think I may have to straighten the clip in my shoe on my left foot a bit since that was the foot I was still having troubles clipping in. DH got on the ground after our water break and was trying to help guide that clip into the peddle, but we were still having problems getting it to click. Luckly, I push-off with my left foot & stop/stand on my right, which I could clip back in quickly. Once I got the left foot clicked in, I decided I wasn't going to unclip it unless necessary. I think that may have been my issue yesterday since I decided to clip in with my R foot and use my L as the "free" foot. Right now, I feel awesome and am ready to go again; I didn't fall, didn't get hit by a car & gave DH () a run for his money.