Originally Posted by 40 Cent
There's no peleton to speak of on a fast or tricky descent. You may have small groups of two or three working together on the more controlled parts of the downhill but that's it. Being good at descents is about aerodynamics, reading the curves to take the straightest route possible, braking only when you have to and just having nerves of steel. I've gone down hill max 34mph and get scared taking a gradual curve at that speed. They're going a lot faster around some nasty curves!
Thank you...thats what i kinda figured.
Which is why I was wondering why so many people thought the descent would even the race up with the GC contenders.
Is Skeletor a poor descender? I've heard his descents called into question as well, and certainly gravity is not his friend, but I also know that he has a MTB background, and a lot of times, those types are really good at picking lines and handling a bike.
Yes even with his MTB background he is a poor descender. Hes never really impressed me with his bike skills. Its just his ability to climb like an angel.