The music teacher in me is snarling "It yields to practice."

To be more kind, just ride the thing. The feel is different than an upright, so it takes the muscles a bit of time (I've heard 3K miles - and it seems about right) to adjust.

Clipless is good.

One hint on starting, look down the road to where you're going. It helps get you and your bike lined out.

Going over bumps at speed, I've learned to deweight my rear by leaning into the seat back and "standing" on the pedals. It helps with the bumps.

And, oh, enjoy the view. Ain't it great to look at something other than the front tire? Like the scenery? The stars on a night ride?

I love my 'bent. I have a sentimental attachment to the old Raleigh, but when I want to Go Places, it's the 'bent that takes me. (One solo tour, RAGBRAI, and day trips with DH - not to mention the commute - and more trips planned)