another thing to do is get intoo a set haabit of following a specific sequence when you stop or even go to touch the brakes and or stop. In my case to routine is sit up, unclip my left foot or standing foot, reach for the brake, check my rearview mirror and then brake and counter steer ever so slightly to bring me over to a bit of a left lean so as I put my foot down. I then lift mmy right knee up so that my right foot (still clipped) is at the 9:00 position so that I am ready to push down into a strong pedal stroke when I take off. This has become so automatic that I even do this, really really fast, in a panic stop.

Also, now matter how often you practice, be prepared to accept that you will fall over for failure to unclip, usually at a stop light in or parking lot, front of an audience. COnsider it payment to the bicycle spirits for all the fun you're having.

marni