Toe Clips??

[KTeach]

GO CLIPLESS! Once you get used to them you'll never go back! I was very wary, but my LBS convinced me to try clipless and they are great.

[maryellen]

go clipless before you have an opportunity to overthink it.

That said, i did a 560 mile aids ride last august with toe clips (without the straps) on my trek hybrid (7500fx), so you surely can do the day ride that you are planning with or without clips