Parts of it were a 8-10% grade so not that bad, but terrible for me. I was spinning so fast and had so much tension on the cleats I just could not pedal and twist at the same time. I did make it all the way but man I was panting like crazy at the top.

What do the multi release cleats really do? I can already unhook now by twisting in OR out with my present cleats. Isn't this the way ALL SPD's work? In fact I find that it's easier for me to twist BOTH counterclockwise simultaneously to unclip.

I did manage to get them a bit looser by turning the adjustment screw all the way out till the little bracket nearly fell off then turned them back in till they got enough tension to hold it in. It helps but I'm afraid of trying the hill again. I want to be clipped in to pull up on the pedals but I'm afraid I'll stall and fall over if I do. I know I've got to build up more stamina to take the hills better but that was pretty scary, spinning my heart out and unable to twist out.