braking

Try to get all your braking done before the turn (click to enlarge). It might sound counterintuitive, but the better you become at using your brakes the faster cyclist you'll become. Instead of scrubbing all your speed during a long mountain descent, better braking skills will mean carrying...

With winter just around the corner, the time of year when many of us will be riding wet roads is near. So how do you slow down on a wet road without ending up on your backside - or worse? Basic keys include leaving yourself more room to slow down than normal; being gentle with braking so you...