Originally Posted by
Dan The Man
Why do you brake when going down hills? Think of all the hard work you put into getting that energy? If I am coasting I will hardly ever get above 50 kmph.
If you're on a winding mountain road or if you're riding in wet conditions, you need to use your brakes and control your speed going downhill. On a short tour this past week, I was reaching speeds of around 60 km/h each day and on previous tours, I've sometimes topped 70 km/h. At those speeds, losing control can have some serious consequences.