Mrs Whiskywheels, competent downhill/crosscountry skier, marathon runner, fitness instructor, skater, agile etc. etc. but put her on a bike facing downhill and it's panic time! We sold her road bike recently, and despite a low mileage the wheel rims were dangerously worn due to excessive braking. Uphill, and she's not as far behind as some I ride with.
To some extent it's just a matter of practice and experience. I also think she needsa damn good slapping to relax and go at what ever speed she likes. After all, what does it matter how slow she goes downhill as long as she enjoys it? Apart from the fact I've got hypothermia after waiting at the foot of a long descent for ages, I mean , that's nothing compared to her never putting the rubbish out, and leaving the top off the toothpaste, oh, and have you seen the state of her car?? Well , I can tell you, the amount of rotting food in the fridge beggars belief, and another thing...............(cont. on P94).
To some extent it's just a matter of practice and experience. I also think she needs