1. Hands should be pushing against the drops only enough to keep your body back. Elbows should be bent and arms should be flexible enough be absorb bumps.
2. Weight should be on the pedals, not on the saddle. Cranks should be horizontal, especially if the road is rough. You can drop the outside pedal into the turn, if the road is smooth enough.
3. Did I mention no weight on the saddle?
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