I too just "discovered" clipless....remember i'm BRAND new to this.
I am in training for a long summer ride (HELP!) and decided to take my NEW bike shoes (ok, what's the proper term?!!!) to a spin class...wow! what a difference they make!

Who ever gave the tip on the proper form...circles and scraping gum off your shoes...THANKYOU!!!! Any other tips would be MORE them appreciated!

Ok, back to clipless...I am in my trainer now that there's white stuff all over the ground but terrified to go on the road with them! I'm ok on the trainer but i'm pictureing myself trying to climb a steep hill, running out of steam, having to stop adn being stuck! I think i even had a nightmare about it!
Any advise on that?

I think you mentioned bike seats...what does that "butterfly" one look like? I have one that looks kind of like a butterfly on mine. I am used to riding on an old-fashioned Diamondback (city bike) with a seat from Target that was soooo awesome, with the hole in the middle (LOVE THAT!). I'm wondering if i should try and get used to my new seat (My new bike is a Specialized - Allez) or wimp out and put my "Target special" on.? I just want to be comfy riding 700 miles this summer down the west coast for two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any advice?