Thanks @barge!
If it's a one-handed deal, then I'll go with the left and not be much cop with the right. It's when both hands are required that I'm unsure of grip and foot positioning.
Yeah my back-up bike, not as snazzy for sure but it's been good to me - I bought it in Valencia and it was covering 100 km a week most weeks for my commute.
No idea why I think half a face and a ringing ear is so amusing. Probably just laughing at the clothing I had to wear!