1st ride today

[He’s off again]

Starting uphill and trying to clip in was a challenge!!😭😭

Becoming proficient at pedalling with one foot can help with that.  Means you don't have to rely on the second foot getting up in time when conditions are a bit sketchy.  But you will get better at it with practice.

Going to try MTB shoes, pedals as well before long.  They clip in a bit easier on upright.

[fd3]

I find pedalling with the ball of foot/heel until I am past the wobble stage and then consider clipping in.

[LMT]

Starting uphill and trying to clip in was a challenge!!😭😭

Becoming proficient at pedalling with one foot can help with that.  Means you don't have to rely on the second foot getting up in time when conditions are a bit sketchy.  But you will get better at it with practice.

I'd second the above, providing the hill is not a steep gradient and you are in the right gear, pedalling with one foot is doable for sure.

[Blodwyn Pig]

I find pedalling with the ball of foot/heel until I am past the wobble stage and then consider clipping in.

^^^ this for me.

[Kim]

I find pedalling with the ball of foot/heel until I am past the wobble stage and then consider clipping in.

^^^ this for me.

And this.  Moreso since I've switched to ATACs, which are more awkward to clip in than SPDs.