Originally Posted by
jockstick
Wow thanks for the responses everyone. I already have a pair of A530 so I think using that along with mountain bike shoes and bringing an extra pair of sneakers would be the most flexible option.
I was also a bit concerned about knee injury using clipless for extended distance if my cleats are not positioned properly or happens to shift, but glad that didn’t really come up in the comments.
As in racing, when you're bike touring, do what you normally do on training rides or long rides. The first day of a long bike trip is not the time to introduce something new. - new shoes - new bike parts - new food. Go with what you know.