Originally Posted by
bdcheung
I coast on downhills where pedaling would put me above safe speed.

+∞ !!!!!!
Of course, what would be an unsafe speed for
me might seem like poking along to the paceliners among us. I was quite pleased with myself yesterday afternoon, as I managed to stay in top gear on most of my descents on my ride home. This extended spell of wet and windy weather has made that sort of dicey lately. Between the wet spots, potholes hidden by puddles and fresh road debris, especially fallen branches, coasting downhill rather than hammering is only prudent.
What I've got to work on is getting the legs going on the bottom third of the hill, so I have some momentum on the following ascent, and can keep it out of granny gear.
Kevin