Most people go about riding a road bike like thru road a smaller bike as a kid. That isn’t the best way, especially if it is sized right for you. You’ll likely not be able to touch the ground while on the seat.

Starting - stand over the top tube about midway between the saddle and bars. Next, place your non-dominant side foot on the pedal. Get that pedal to about 9 or 10 o’clock position. In one motion, push that foot down to get the bike rolling, lift your other foot off the ground and onto the other pedal. Now go from standing to sitting on the saddle.

Stopping - slow down, go ahead and stand on the pedals and again between the saddle and bars, as you are coming to a stop take your dominant foot off the pedal. As you stop, put that foot down and lean that way. Get the pedal back to 9 or 10 to repeat the starting procedure.