bounceswoosh wrote "Mountain bike for a while. You'll learn to unclip on both sides, guaranteed!"

...or die trying ;-)

but back to luann's question I wonder if bike fit can be an issue? On my old bike, before it was fit for me it was hard to stop. Between not having WSD bars and brake levers, to the stem height, I had to throw my whole shoulder around to reach the brakes. I could not brake and downshift simultaneously made starting up a drag. The frame at least fit me or I would have had other issues getting off. So maybe it's not technique at all.

Luann? How's your ride fit?