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I'd suggest that clips are not at all a necessity for the intro ride, or for many other club rides.
On the intro ride there may be some opportunity for pushing along a bit - perhaps up a hill, but, as an introduction to riding with other club riders, clips/cleats probably won't offer much of an advantage on the speed & power front. I think that being comfortable & confident are most important, and if that happens to be with clips/cleats, then go that way (and not if you're more comfortable without them).
I switched to cleats only recently, and, as much as I like them, I often prefer commuting without being clipped-in in any way.
Tim(TLB)
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Happy New Year :) And thanks so much for the warm clothing riding advice! I was also wondering about clips...I know they are more efficient, but I haven't gone that route yet. There not a necessity for this Saturday's ride are they?