I remember, when I started with clips and straps- I was nervous- someone (here) telling me 'you're going to fall over a few times, then you'll get it.'

I had gone to Target and among my bounty (inside my backpack, bungeed to my rack) was a 12 pack of soda. I came to the stopsign and my foot did not come out, and down I went. With soda cans bouncing all across the road one blew open... that was inspirational.