Originally Posted by
caloso
It's also the best way to get going again. Instead of pushing off with your toes, try this:
While you're straddling the bike and waiting for the light to turn, pull one of the pedals up to the 2 o'clock position with your toe. Now put your foot on it. When the light turns, just stand on the pedal. The bike moves forward because you've just given it a half rotation of the cranks, and you sit on the saddle, and you're on your way.
Easy peasy.
The difference between experience and someone that's just starting to bike again. Thanks for the tip and mikeybikes the link was very helpful. We're taking our bikes to work tomorrow and this info will be very helpful.