Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
^What I do too, particularly on technical/bumpy descents. Hands deep in the drops, forearms flat, back flat, weight in the pedals, knees gripping the top tube. Kind of like skiing a downhill course, tucked but taking the bumps. Also puts more weight on the front wheel to keep the shimmy monster away. Guy shimmied out and died on RAMROD last year. Braking, I just move my butt back. On smooth descents I'll sit because it's easier but control isn't as good.
Yep, what I do. Also move upper body on to the inside and towards a side of a handle bar on turns. Helps to keep a bike more upright.