While some mountain bikers prefer leisurely rides on paved paths, others opt for aggressive maneuvers on backwoods trails. Extreme mountain bikers often wear clipless shoes to keep their feet stabilized during high-impact jumps and hairpin turns. The clipless shoe features a specialized cleat system that fits into a retention spring located in the mountain bike pedal. Compared to conventional athletic shoes, the clipless mountain bike shoe offers increased pedaling efficiency. Use your regular pedaling technique to gain speed on your mountain bike.
Step 1
Roll your mountain bike to a level terrain. Lift your leg over the top tube of the mountain bike to straddle the frame. Align your nondominant foot over the corresponding pedal of the mountain bike.
Step 2
Apply downward pressure to insert the cleats of your clipless shoe into the retention spring of the mountain bike pedal. Push the pedal forward to propel your mountain bike across the riding terrain. Lower yourself onto the mountain bike seat while lifting your dominant foot off the ground.
Step 3
Lower your dominant foot onto the corresponding pedal. Push down to insert the cleats of your clipless shoe into the retention spring. Thrust your dominant foot forward in a circular motion to increase the speed of your mountain bike.
Step 4
Raise yourself off the seat of the mountain bike as you reach a comfortable speed. Lean forward slightly over the handlebars to increase the amount of forward momentum. Engage the brake levers to decrease your speed when approaching a hairpin turn.
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