Originally Posted by
slcbob
be sure the cleats are well positioned on your shoes, and release tension, float angles, etc., are well set up. As a non-racer, you basically want all the retention stuff set to minimum
Actually I found that I liked the release tension set to the midpoint. Too much and it takes great effort to get out. However setting too little tension creates some slack in the connection, and means you have to move your foot farther out to release.
Also, if you place the cleat on your sole turned in a bit - ie pointing more towards your big toe rather than your middle toes, that lessens the amount you have to swing your heel out to release.