Why won’t my bike shoes clip in?

Make sure the front of your cleat goes into the pedal first, then push down on the back. They should have an adjustment screw for retention, make sure those are set to low to start out with.

Why are my peloton shoes so hard to unclip?

It is possible to get stuck on the pedals and find it difficult to unclip your Peloton shoes. If the cleats weren’t properly fastened before clipping in, it’ll probably get stuck.