I learned how to ride clipless pedals for the first time after cycling with flat shoes for years - here's the how and why

Why cycle clipped in? It provides a more powerful pedal stroke.

Mastering cycling using clipless pedals is a right of passage for most cyclists. It might seem daunting at first, and the learning curve is steep, but once you’ve cracked the art of riding clipped-in you’ll never look back. 

I’ve been cycling consistently for the last few years and delayed buying shoes for riding clipless pedals until recently, partly out of necessity - I had my first 100 mile sportive on the horizon and wanted to get to grips with cleats before the big day - and partly because I knew that I was missing out on maximising the potential of my rides.