Originally Posted by
mustang1
(Short part in bold).
Yesterday I tried something new. Just put on regular jeans (with padded shorts) and normal timberland boots. It was great cycling in city stop/go traffic. No clipless. But when I got to the open road, I was as slow as an <insert some slow animal here>.
Try your timberland boots with some clips and straps. It will be more efficient than platform pedals though not quite as good as clipless.