Greetings. Hope everyone is having a nice holiday. Happy New Years.

I've been riding less and less these days. I couldn't figure out why until I was looking at my bike sitting forlorn in the garage. Pedals. It's a 2011 Trek Madone 4.5. Now that I'm about to hit the big 65, I think I'm less inclined to clip on or in. Just the preparation to get on the bike takes more time than the ride (just kidding).

So, with 2017 looming and me wanting to ride more, I'm thinking standard pedals. Is this taboo? I'd love to just hop on the bike and pedal away without prep. Pop on a good pear of sneakers and off I go?? What's a good alternative to clipping in? Any recommendations on a good ole pedal?

Thanks, Ron