Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Or just use your brakes and keep your speed reasonable ..
Rather than hold them on dragging, constantly,
It is better to grip the brake more firmly, the release then apply again, repeatedly
so the rims have a chance to cool a little between friction applications.
Do this and each time you ride go a little faster before braking. Be sure and on the way up take note of road conditions you might want to avoid at speed. I try to ride the crown of the lane because there are less pot holes and cracks there but all roads are different. I never go fast down the shoulder.