Bit the bullet...

[loopybunny]

Has the tension been adjusted on the pedals so that it's easier to get in and out?

This sounds like the combination I started with when I went clipless. I just made sure the tension was easy for me.

[Owlie]

Has the tension been adjusted on the pedals so that it's easier to get in and out?

This sounds like the combination I started with when I went clipless. I just made sure the tension was easy for me.

I've spent this evening in the garage clipping in and out and giving my multitool a work out. I've got the left set; the right may need a bit more tweaking. The pedals now have names a la Bill Cosby's Himself.

I'm going to try a suggestion of DBF's and ride with a regular shoe on my left (which will stay clipped in due to range-of-motion issues in that ankle) and the bike shoe on the right, so I get the practice clipping in and out on the appropriate foot but still have some insurance. We'll see how tomorrow goes.