THIS
is the proper way to straddle a bike when waiting to take off. It is the "casually deliberate" position. One thigh resting on the top tube, still clipped in with that foot. Leaning slightly to the side. Ready to take off in the "straddle" position, like a BOSS

obviously AndreyT is a total n00b or is hanging with the wrong crowd and getting bad advice. Energy is to be saved for the right moment and is not to be wasted on pointless things like standing under your own strength (or balancing on the saddle on your tippy toes like a ballerina) You, also don't want to stand directly over your top tube with both feet planted flat on the ground. It looks goofy and takes that much longer to get going when the light turns green.

Rule #80 // Always be Casually Deliberate.


Waiting for others pre-ride or at the start line pre-race, you must be tranquilo, resting on your top tube thusly. This may be extended to any time one is aboard the bike, but not riding it, such as at stop lights.15