Originally Posted by
chasm54
You don't really need advice, because you've figured it out. It's all in the anticipation - as you're stopping, you should be changing down into the gear you're going to need when you start again. Apart from that, clipping in is just practice.
I've got that down on my commuter. This was trying to start my ride fresh off the bike rack - I guess when I pulled in to end my last ride I was in a tough gear and forgot to gear down before going home. I'm used to/spoiled by the numbers on my gear shifter on the commuter.
So my method is how you get into a set of clips? I'm sure it'll get smoother as I keep doing it. I did about an hour of practice in a parking lot last week, but I could always use more, I guess. What always gets me is the pedal is on the opposite side and I have to try to flip it with my foot before clipping in while the bike's moving. Road bikes aren't for the naturally clumsy.