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    The key to down hilling is relaxing your upper body.
    The steeper and rockier the hill is, the more tightly
    the rider tends to put a death grip on the handle
    bars. Most riders tend to slow down as they approach
    obstacles such as rocks, then apply both brakes.

    If you don't apply your brakes, the rock will stop
    your wheel. This isn't good, as the rock can throw
    you off balance and completely kill any type of
    momentum you have.

    Relaxed riders won't slow down as much. The
    combination of extra momentum, no front braking at
    crucial moments will allow the wheel to bump over
    the rock and continue onward with little effort.

    If you are going slow, it's essential to release
    your brakes as much as possible when you approach
    an obstacle. This may entail going a bit faster,
    although the result is much less painful. On
    steep hills, going really slow will always make
    things much more difficult.

    One exception to this is a very tight turn. If a
    hop is out of the question, you'll need to slow
    down to allow the smallest radius of turning circle.
    This kind of thing takes practice, although track
    standing isa great way to improve on your balance.

    Although down hilling is one of the most extreme
    methods of mountain biking, it can also be one of
    the most dangerous. If you're new to mountain biking
    you shouldn't start out with down hilling, as it
    takes a lot of practice.

    With a bit of practice and knowing the right
    techniques, technical down hilling is something you'll
    find fun. It can provide quite a rush and a lot
    of excitement for those who seek adventure.

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