Extra Skills Tips Plenty of special tips to give you an extra edge. Apply pressure to the rear brake until the rim barely slips through the pads. Slow to a safe stop. Without grabbing the brakes hard, apply slightly more front brake than rear. You can stop faster with a rear flat than a front flat.
Technical terrain Avoid sudden moves.
Stop the bike as quickly as possible, using steadily increasing pressure on the wheel without the flat. A steep road descent Maintain a steady line and slowly come to a stop. As long as you don't panic and get jittery, you'll ride this one out. Inc. All Rights Reserved. To Buy Your Official Bicycling Magazine Jersey and Other Gear.