1) Can I use road SPD pedals with MTB shoes having recessed cleats?
Sometimes - depends on the exact pedal and shoe combination, some work and some don't.
3) Finally, what are other people using?
Look Keo personally, but other people get on fine with Shimano SPD-SL and Time RXS. You should seriously consider getting one of the above road specific designs, as they are more stable and secure than MTB derived designs. The last thing you want on the track is an inadvertent release.
Sometimes - depends on the exact pedal and shoe combination, some work and some don't.
Look Keo personally, but other people get on fine with Shimano SPD-SL and Time RXS. You should seriously consider getting one of the above road specific designs, as they are more stable and secure than MTB derived designs. The last thing you want on the track is an inadvertent release.