Mainly concerning road riding, but off-roaders are welcome to pipe up.
When descending, are you a brake-dragger or a back-pedaler? I've been a brake-dragger, but on my way home yesterday, I made the commitment that I wasn't going to use the brakes and, well, it worked out. Had to concentrate on easing up as I crested a hill so I would'nt start the descent already spun out. As long as I eased into the descent, I could use back pedal force to control my speed. Otherwise, the descent is steep enough that by the time you get to the bottom, you could easily be spun out at 35-40mph (that's the speed on my geared road bike).
When descending, are you a brake-dragger or a back-pedaler? I've been a brake-dragger, but on my way home yesterday, I made the commitment that I wasn't going to use the brakes and, well, it worked out. Had to concentrate on easing up as I crested a hill so I would'nt start the descent already spun out. As long as I eased into the descent, I could use back pedal force to control my speed. Otherwise, the descent is steep enough that by the time you get to the bottom, you could easily be spun out at 35-40mph (that's the speed on my geared road bike).