Originally Posted by
cheeken
I've thought about mounting it like a horse, where I step onto one pedal first and then, as the bike's going a little bit, swing my leg over...but then, how the heck do I dismount?
The same way. Keep left leg on pedal, as it comes over the top and heads down, take your right leg and just swing it around the back over the crate. meanwhile your left foot has reached the bottom and you can support your weight with it while you finish the manuever by bringing your right leg along the frame and down. Works whether you use clipless pedals or platform pedals. (watch youtube videos of cyclocross dismounts if my explanation makes no sense).