I probably shouldn't admit this, but, I'm nervy of going downhill. Steep downhills. On the London to Brighton bikeride on sunday I overheard cyclists claim that they reached 45mph going down one hill just after Ditchling Beacon. I was cycling with my brakes on for almost the entire way! This wasn't even that steep.
I've always been afraid of heights, and have a deep fear of falling. I'm ok if I know the road, know where the potholes are, and speed bumps, but unknown territory I'm applying brakes the entire way.
I know most cyclists go downhill brakeless, but how do they know that there won't be cars pulling out in front of them, or potholes/speedbumps... surely a sudden brake will have them flying over their handlebars? Am I missing something (courage maybe!)
Are there any techniques for descents that I should know?
I've always been afraid of heights, and have a deep fear of falling. I'm ok if I know the road, know where the potholes are, and speed bumps, but unknown territory I'm applying brakes the entire way.
I know most cyclists go downhill brakeless, but how do they know that there won't be cars pulling out in front of them, or potholes/speedbumps... surely a sudden brake will have them flying over their handlebars? Am I missing something (courage maybe!)
Are there any techniques for descents that I should know?