Proper foot retention is essential for riding FG on the road to avoid the dreaded "Cuisinart" effect of losing contact/control of the drivetrain on fast descents and/or rough surfaces. Being "dragged down by the pedals" is a un-founded fear, quite the opposite by being in control of the machine w/ proper foot retention.
Clipless pedals/shoes provide efficient, comfortable & easy to release solid foot retention for any flavor of drivetrain.

-Bandera