Originally Posted by
AndreyT
1) "Straddle" the bike by putting the top tube between your legs
2) Put your foot on the pedal on the other side (that pedal should be located somewhere along its downstroke path)
3) Push the pedal (the bike starts moving), lift yourself and place your butt on the saddle
Are you suggesting that when wearing cycling shoes one should do a full dismount when coming to a stop? That's absurd. I wear clipless and when stopped at a red light I can unclip one or both feet and staddle the top bar while I wait. When starting you go to a standing position for a few strokes, get some speed and sit. Maybe I should learn to balance in place to look less childish.