Clipless Pedals Explained | How To Use Clipless Pedals

Clipless pedals are by no means essential to riding a road bike. However, switching from flat pedals to clipless will definitely enhance your level and enjoyment of cycling. They can be the source of pain and huge embarrassment for both new users and experienced riders alike but, in this video, Dan tells you everything you need to know if you're new to clipless pedals to help you get clipped in and riding confidently in no time!

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How was your first experience with clipless pedals? Let us know in the comments below!

[theflyingmozart]

She’s flexing on us with the supreme castelli collab

[mikes]

Been riding clipless for years. Not sure why I watched this entire video.

[skipwalker]

Finally a video that actually teaches someone how to use clipless pedals. Most just show people that already know how demonstrating the use. Not the same thing. Where was this video when I got mine several months ago. ;) I had a really tough time starting out on clipless pedals. I fell several times - once pretty badly. I totally lost confidence and switched back to flats. Last week, I got a local cycling instructor to guide me through. That made all the difference for me. When I unclip right - he has me locking my left leg at the bottom of the stroke and unclipping the right at the top of the stroke. That made all the difference for me. Great job on the

[AdamWilsonOrganist]

As someone who is about to get their first "proper" bike, it's so useful to see videos like this explaining how to do things with a newbie in (almost) realtime, and which explain basic concepts in a user-friendly way.
My cyclist friends rave about cycling and I've really wanted to get into it for a while but, like listening to someone talk about something they love but struggle to contain their excitement, it's hard not to feel a little daunted by jargon. So many videos out there are not designed to introduce people to a sport, so thank you for making these types of videos which will seem overly basic to more experienced cyclists!

[goodwincycles]

Dan “there is no traffic in the park” *5 sec later a tractor drives by*

[my_speakingspot]

My first experience with clipless pedals was just 2 days ago. Just like Lorraine I had the benefit of my husband to coach me. We did everything almost exactly as was done in this video. I fell a few times but after seeing the success story of Lorraine getting on the road at the end, I’m inspired to keep trying. Thanks for the great videos ☺️

[whoddy]

Perfect timing!!! I just came back from my 1st ride with clipless. I fell 4 TIMES!!! most embarrassing was in a red light for both pedestrians and bikes. I'd cliped the left side and the right side was free. while crossing, someone crossed infront of me and i'd to brake hard, lost balance and fell on the cliped side in the middle of the crossing!!! The best thing everyone rushed to help me up. Thanks to everyone who helped. You can imagine, it was quit a scene plus traffic had to stop too. Now my knees and elbows are bruised.

[morzee]

Top tip: if you have pedals that are flat on one side and clipless on the other, try twisting your foot as if to release the cleats even when you’re using the flats with normal shoes. It will help make it muscle memory!

[tinwhiskerSC]

I think something we've learned from Nigel and Lorraine is that the GCN staff have wonderful family members who are willing to humor them.

[CyclingSteveL]

Dan: Go to the park - there's no traffic!
Tractor in the background:

[ResilientTim]

Can we get more of the family side of cycling? Great to hear Dan started his son in cycling at a young age, and it would make an awesome video covering the how to turn cycling into family fun. This topic speaks to the majority of cyclists out there.

[daveplatten]

I always recommend when learning, always teach the newbie to hold a brake while mounting the bike. This places them in control of the bike and it does not then roll forward or backwards on them.

[chrismadden]

awkward when Dans wife is already better a clipping in than Matt ever was lol

[XRturbo]

I was taught by the person selling me my cleats that to unclip, just imagine you are snuffing out a cigarette butt with the front of your foot. Worked for me!

[DJJPlus]

My life: Cycling for more than 20 years, have used literally all pedal systems, and still watched this video.

[jaimeisreal]

She's a natural Dan. And yes, helps s lot to be taught be a former pro cyclist. She made it look too easy actually. Good teacher, excellent student.

Keep it up!

[hunordori]

Good old memories when I started using SPD pedals. Several bushes along the cycling road still preserved my shape... 😅

[DrunkieCat]

Gcn should've get matt as the guest star, nevertheless great tips for beginner

[samhamfast]

Dan, you have a lovely family. We offer a heart felt thank you to them for helping us learn a new skill while "sheltering in place."