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Old 04-09-19, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NoWhammies
So I do have a serious question about downhills.

I'm a decent climber but I do not bomb downhill. This is a challenge for me as I will pass people on up hills but then have people pass me on the downhill. I'm ok with this.

My question is, what's the safest way to deal with this? I am aware of other riders behind me - pace line or just plain riders - how can I have a controlled decent that's safe, without worrying about screwing up the riders behind me?
Seeing a rider in my mirror approaching from behind while going down Hogpen, Wolfpen or other descents during Six Gap I would stay right, hold my line and if possible wave them on to pass left.
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