Originally Posted by The Weak Link
I did not know this until three days ago, and it works.
IF you grab a water bottle (or anything else) while you are moving, and you want to feel more stable when you do it, place one hand on the handlebar about an inch or two from the stem. That way you don't overcorrect your steering.
If you haven't got a mirror that is the best way to look backwards.
Yup, holding the handlebar. No, you know.....
Careful, torque is cheap.....