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Old 09-18-11 | 08:38 AM
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fishymamba
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From: SoCal T.O.

Bikes: CAAD9-6, 13' Dawes Haymaker 1500

Keeping up on the downhills

Hey guys! Yesterday on my club ride I realized something. I can pretty much keep up with most guys while climbing, but when going downhill I just can't seem to keep up.
I'm not talking about turning or anything, just on a straight descent. The guys in front of my were not pedaling and they were not drafting anyone, and I coulodn't keep up even though I was drafting them and I was pedaling hard.I was also in the drops.

I also find it hard to keep up on flats, but I guess that's because of my weak legs.


What can I change, or do that will get me faster on the downhills? I weight 125lbs and I am about 5'0(kinda over weight).
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