Originally Posted by
mzeffex
Lower gear at lights. Not low enough that you can't accelerate fast, and not high enough for the same reason. For me something like 2 and 7. Oh and stand up at the beginning. I often do that if theres a hill right after the light, like this one spot on my commute.
since i've recently started riding clipless, i've realized this is a problem at stop lights as well, i don't accelerate fast enough and make drivers angry. the above is the best advice, i think. i arrive to the light at a low gear (not too low) and when the light turns green, clip in, stand and "run".