How do I ride downhill?

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I know how to ride a bike but I have trouble riding downhill( I get really scared and feel like I have no control over it because it's just going down on its own very fast) and especially when there's a turn I have to take while going downhill. I've fallen really badly while riding downhill, but wasn't hurt badly because i landed on grass, so I'd really appreciate some tips on riding on a very steep downhill. Thanks

Answer
Build up to it by starting on less steep hills. One of the keys to keep in mind is your body's position over the bike. If the hill is steep you're going to first of all be standing OK? Long before you head down that white knuckle descent try coasting down a neighborhood hill to practice a few skills. First note which foot you always put out in front of you. Yes that's right, in front of you. You should NEVER have one foot up and the other down-not unless you'd like to wear cast for six weeks. This is how it is. You are either left foot forward or right foot. Got it? Now the ride. As you start coasting down the hill (while standing with your blah..foot forward) let your arms extend so that if you need to you can easily slide to the back of the seat or even behind it. Stay low-that is keep your butt down. This lowers your center of gravity (CG). This is very important information which preceeds the following-braking. Your best friend for bleeding speed on cheeky descents is your front brake. Yep! Front. If properly applied this is one heck of a savior when the going gets freakishly speedy. With your weight set back and your (CG) low you can yard on those front brakes like there's no tomorrow. But note that if you attempt this behavior while standing tall over your handle bars you can fly weightlessly through the air without your bike. Get back and low. This is not to say that you should overlook the rear brakes. They're highly useful when dragged. This is why they wear out quicker than the front brakes-from all that dragging. Squeeze hard on these on steep terrain and you'll skid like a kid. Not an effective stopping technique. An excellent gravel cornering manuever though. know this, that your angel of mercy will deliver your carcus to ride another hill, perhaps that same day, if you heed this advice. Chances are if you don't encounter any large objects in your pathway as you descend your Goliath you'll do fine. Practice builds faith. Faith and experience walk together. Go get it.

can some one recomend a good book to read?

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Im bored and I want to read a very good book. I have already read the hunger games and twilight. I need something for teens not hard but not easy. Something In middle school range. Oh and I have already red diary of a wimpy kid. Thanks.

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