Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
Stopping was fine, starting up was not.
I used to have lots of problems clipping in as I started to pedal. This article helped me a lot.

http://outside.away.com/outside/body...-20070330.html

I start with my left foot clipped in so that is the foot I start to pedal with. I don't actually get my butt completely on the seat before I start to push the pedal with my left foot, but I'm kind of resting on the nose of the saddle with my left foot around 1:00. As soon as I get going I slide back so I'm seated. It helps a lot, especially if I don't get clipped in with right foot on the first try -- I can still push the pedal with the right foot and I'm better balanced in general.

But I think you're right, it makes sense to get used to the bike more and then try again with the clipless pedals later. With practice it will all fall into place, and one day you'll look back on this and wonder what the fuss was about.