hmm, you also have to be "rooting" thru your feet, as in let your weight sink to your feet and hold you there in the pedals.

backwards circles? up+down+left+right+ab+start

[edit - hey ultrag, how about next time you're thinking about doing one of the distance rides, instead stick local and ride with a couple of us that can give you insight into the skip/trackstand thing etc. etc. If you're down, lemme know..]