Quote Originally Posted by MommyBird View Post
Did I mention I sometimes steer slightly towards where I am looking...another major newbie problem that I am working on.
As I understand it, that's exactly what you're supposed to do. The trick is making sure that you're looking towards where you want to steer. That's how you avoid obstacles-- Notice the obstacle, then look for a line around it and focus on that. Your wheels will follow where you look. Perhaps noticing where your eyes are going would also help when you try to take a hand off the bar to reach for your water bottle or tug your arm warmers.

And, contrary to that, practicing keeping the bike straight while looking behind you could also help with figuring out the right place to put one hand on the bar and how to shift your weight.