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Fear going down hill

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  • June 20, 2012 at 8:58 pm #16129
    hammond83

    Hi

    I had an accident a couple of years ago where I was going downhill in my drops and car pulled out in front of me and we crashed. I then lost all my confidence and took approx a year to get it back. Recently I have had trouble with speed wobble on my bike while going downhill and this has now has knocked my confidence so much that I brake too much going downhill scared I will fall off or have speed wobble.

    I was wondering about changing my tyres from 23’s to 25’s as I have never had speed wobble on 25′ and may feel more confident going downhill??

    Or

    Find someone to give me some CBT???

    Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

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  • June 20, 2012 at 10:27 pm #687849
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    notfastenough

    I slipped on some diesel and
    I slipped on some diesel and crashed just before I joined a club. I knew it had knocked my confidence, but I’ve spent time copying others (and reading tips from authorititive sources) when descending, cornering etc. it’s coming on well, I had a moment when I thought I’d gone into a bend too quick, but composed my thoughts and remembered to look out towards the exit. The bike leaned over even further, I flew through and out and I felt great afterwards.

    Forget speed, focus on technique and smoothness. Remember to relax, avoiding muscle tension or holding your breath during the hairy bits. Speed will be a byproduct of increased confidence, not the other way round.

    I also increased my confidence by upgrading my tyres and brake blocks.

    Good luck.

    June 20, 2012 at 9:57 pm #687847
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    Raleigh

    I mean in races though.
    I
    I mean in races though.

    I always try and go for a long one (500m is long in a Youth race) but can never do it.

    The risk is just too high in sprinting for me, especially if you’ve got exams the next day (thankfully no longer, as of Yesterday), but anything broken would be a PITA!

    June 20, 2012 at 9:36 pm #687845
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    russyparkin

    i dont ever sprint actually
    i dont ever sprint actually come to think about it. im more the diesel engine type. im in a none competitive club though so dont really ever feel the need,

    June 20, 2012 at 9:31 pm #687843
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    Raleigh

    I hate sprinting as well,
    I hate sprinting as well, especially when loads of people come past you, wobbling all over the place :S

    June 20, 2012 at 9:26 pm #687841
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    russyparkin

    maybe build up slowly, use a
    maybe build up slowly, use a decent length hill you know and take baby steps.

    speed wobble? do you have deep section rims? reason i ask is i get a slight speed wobble coasting down hill but as long as im pedalling it doesnt happen.

    just take it easy and rebuild your confidence, easy to say of course but thats the only advice i can give and thats how i would approach it,

    i got slammed on a notorius roundabout near me, broken arm etc. but i now still ride the same roundabout but with extra confidence and road prescence to ensure it doesnt happen again.

    russ

    June 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm #687839
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    samjackson54

    I refuse to sprint after I
    I refuse to sprint after I pulled a pedal out last year, havent got out the saddle since. 6 facial stitches traumatised me. I know the feeling, although slightly different issue! :”(

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