Originally Posted by
StanSeven
Yep. Agree that SPDs are the way to go. A good local bike shop (lbs) should set you up on a trainer and have you practice clipping and unclipping. Then they can watch you outside a few times. That's the way my wife learned.
On a trainer is a great way to get a really good feel for it.
Also, I tell people to pivot from the toe like you're killing a cockroach. That seems to give a better twist than "move your heel out."