Originally Posted by
mtalinm
ever since crashing a couple months back, I find myself slowing way down for corners and riding my (back) brakes down big hills.
it sucks because of course part of the fun of cycling is going fast. but I've developed this somewhat irrational fear of falling.
any tips on getting over the anxiety?
I ride around Central Ma. I still ride the rear brake coming down Mile Hill Rd. along Mt Wachusett, the cross winds where the road opens are completely unpredictable.
September I crashed really hard on a group Century, caught my front wheel in the RR crossing and hit the deck, ended up in the ER with a mild concuscion and some serious road rash.
Lesson learned.
Except over the past few months I thought I had it figured out until I caught the tracks again on today's ride, I don't know how I managed to stay upright but I did.
Time and more riding will relieve the anxiety. But you still need to ride smart.