how do you attach the cleats(?) to shoes?

There is a 'cleat' that will attach to the bottom of special biking shoes that has three holes on the bottom. The cleat is screwed onto the shoe. The cleat is forced in between the front 'hole' of the pedal and the spring loaded back. The shoe (and you) are now locked into the pedal. You can turn your foot to clip out and release. You probably will fall some getting used to it, but its worth it. Once you get the hang of everything you wont ever want to go back!
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