Quote Originally Posted by DarcyInOregon View Post

You got good advice. Let yourself fall sometime, and you fill find out it isn't a big deal.
But I have fallen (several times now)

Thanks everyone, for the great advice. I need to force myself to be brave and try. I'm also glad to hear about other people's stopping styles. I guess when you need to stop, the ultimate goal is to stop and get off the bike, and at least I'm doing that. It just seems like everyone I've seen is able to stop and dismount gracefully, and then there's little old me looking like a big dork!

My nemesis hill would be a good place to practice both of these skills because if I can't stand up and pedal, then I can't get up the hill, which basically means I have to stop! Hmmm, tomorrow night then...I have a date with my nemesis hill. Good thing it's right by my house in case I need to bandage myself up afterwards.

I also think I'm letting myself get more worked up and freaked out about this than I should. If I succeed in un-gluing my butt, I'll let y'all know!

And if I fall, I'll let you know that too