66 here. I raced 40 years ago and went the group speed. On some races in northern New England, that was very fast. (No computers in those days.) I still like going fast and have seen close to 50 but I am nowhere near as crazy as I used to be. I know I do not have the reflexes and athletic skill I had then and I break far more bones and heal slower now. Plus accumulated head injuries.
I ride bikes with excellent brakes and grippy tires so I can do a very fast back-down in speed anytime.
Edit: I ride descents in the drops. Set my bikes up with powerful brakes (dual pivot, cantilever and Mafac Racer) and Tektro V-brake levers so I have both great stopping power and real modulation in effort. (The modulation in in lever force, not lever movement, but with a sudden, hard grab, nothing exciting happens; I just slow really quickly.)
Ben
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