Originally Posted by Don in Austin

I guess I don't know how to take advantage of being locked in. I went to the local veloway and did alternate runs with Shimano SPD "flip" pedals and changed shoes after each 3 mile loop. My times were better with the pedals flipped to platform and my steel-toed work shoes. A riding partner had a bike stolen and I helped her put together a half-ass replacement. She has my SPD pedals and regularly asks about paying me for them or buying me another set. I told her no hurry whatsoever! Platforms suit me fine.

Don in Austin