We hit 65mph in Everest Challenge.
Masters Nationals, we attacked off the front at 55mph.
We typically don't descend nearly that fast in non race situations.
You can descend very fast and still be in control.
Key for turns, is just like a race car, slow in, fast out.
Of course, bad stuff can happen at 65mph, but that's bike racing.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.