Originally Posted by
Ronsonic
Why on earth would you want to be unclipped in "rigorous terrain?" That is exactly where you get the most advantage from being clipped in.
I just started cross racing this season and noticed that even the pros sometimes unclip the inside pedal when taking sharp - (especially off-camber) corners. A couple reasons: throwing your uphill leg out (and back) helps keep you on if you lose traction, and it helps put your weight on your downhill pedal.