Originally Posted by
Canker
No you don't have to ride with clipless pedals. Just stick to the platforms for a while.
No, you dont, but its also not that hard -- set the release tension loose and go to town --- the more comfy you get with them the tighter you can set the release ---- you can use one of the newfangled platform pedals, like the XT or XTR trail model, or the Crank Bros. Candy until you get a bit more confidence too