Originally Posted by gregf83

This advice might work OK on a motorcycle or car on a flat course but it's not really correct for descending fast or safely. The problem is when going downhill gravity is causing you to accelerate through the turn. If you don't want to brake in the turn you have to slow way down at the beginning and try and anticipate what your exit speed might be. It's better to apply enough brake to maintain a constant speed until you can start 'unwinding' the steering.