Confession to make

[Pedal Wench]

Try putting one foot on the pedal as you straddle the bike and pushing on the ground with the other foot like you're riding a scooter. That's the starting motion.

For some reason lately, i'm reverting back to needing a few "pushes" before I get going. I can't figure out why I'm doing this now - I think I'm not getting into a gear that gives me enough power to push off with my initial standing stroke.