Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
I think most people who ride brakeless have learned how to stop by jamming their shoe into their tire. If you don't know how to do that, go practice. You'll thank me some day.
I've said this before and I'll say it again: Redundant braking methods are good. Whatever it is, make sure you have more than one way to stop. Foot on the tire counts as a decent backup, just be sure you know how to use it!