Posts Tagged ‘Descent’

One of the biggest mistakes beginner cyclists make when descending hills is not looking far enough ahead. When you’re cornering, it’s vital to look THROUGH the corner – this will help you descend more confidently and more safely. For more on how to improve your descending, check out this CyclingTips post by former Olympian Rob Crowe. Descending Tips

Braking doesn’t seem like the most difficult thing when you first riding. But it turns out that when you’re descending, the when and how of braking are actually quite important. This article from Bicycling has the details, as well as other descending tips. http://www.bicycling.com/training/fitness/cycling-tips-descending-hills  

Want tips on how to improve your descending? The guys at the Global Cycling Network have you covered with these 10 pointers.

Descending is one of the great rewards for those of us that like climbing. And for most of us, descending fast is one of the biggest thrills you can have on a bike. But it’s important to stay safe when making your way down a mountain. GCN has tips on how to do just that.