I've been riding for about 3 weeks and have had the same issue.
I'm 46:16. would going to 46:18 help with skidding and slowing down with my legs? I'm thinking it would also help with the last few miles of my commute that has a bit of an incline
(I'm still running a brake and don't really plan on stopping that, but I like being able to dictate speed with my legs.)