Quote Originally Posted by imdeanna View Post
Is the secret in hip placement? foot movement?

I just can not pedal standing up! I dont' know if I am not correctly pivoting my hips....or if they should be still and just the legs move...or what, but I feel so 'liquid' standing up!

When I see others doing it...it looks very natural (and easy) but it feels very ackward...and less productive when I try it

Anyone have any hints?
Are you shifting up when you stand up? I typically go up one ring from wherever I am -- so if I'm in the middle ring sitting, I would shift to the big ring to stand up. If you're pedaling too small a gear, it definitely feels loosey-goosey.