My LBS is switching pedals on both new bikes, and the cassette on the Jamis next week One of the LBS staff has already suggested I take it to a specific location and not only practice on the grass, but also practice clipping out going uphill - there is a very steep hill at this location and he suggested I go diagonally up the hill and practice clipping out.

I just returned to clipless on my LHT, which has gone quite well. Last year I got 4-500 miles on those pedals before I was taken off the bike.

It just has to stop raining so I can take my first paved spin on the Jamis! I need to get used to the SRAM triggers before I start practicing on grass. I do not have gear indicators on this bike, so that will also take some getting used to.