Originally Posted by
dvdslw
If the cleats have float, rotate the cleat clockwise on the left shoe (counter clockwise if upside down, duh). This will allow less rotation of the foot before unclipping, helped me considerably. Or, try cleats with less/no float.
Ooh clever I will try this. The mechanism on the right pedal of my speedy bike is tighter than I have been able to wear in with use. After a long ride where I am really beat (~100 miles) it is more likely that my knee would dislocate than my shoe would unclip.