Quote Originally Posted by equus123 View Post
I'll never be able to start without holding onto anything (or anybody).
There's a wonderful Youtube video of Eddy Merckx riding his rollers (type "Merckx rollers" in Google search). And even HE has to hold on to something when he first starts.

Of course, he's instantly balanced even when pedalling slowly & he can look down with no problem. The evenness and concision of his riding is amazing. No wasted motion.

Thanks so much, everybody, for the encouragement.