need help with turning

[CR400]

If it is a course you race often during the season go on a none race day and work on your turning/cornering at high speeds. That way you know how to handle you bike well before trying it in a group. A race I was at recently I was consistantly going between 28 and 32 mph through the s curves. Of course this to me was more fun then the race itself so I purposely didn't ride with a pack so I could hang crazy speeds around them. Hit 35.9mph around one. Just be careful if you decide to pedal around a curve so you don't strike a pedal, that can bring you down quick, and at high speeds send you to a hospital. However, it is possible to pedal through a curve just practice by yourself before trying it in a race.

[CR400]

Oh, I use Speedplays for my pedals so that may give extra pedal clearance that you may or may not have. It can make a big difference when leaning the bike and keeping the crank turning.

[violette]

Can't you tip over and fall when you go around a curve that fast. I'm always afraid of my tire sliding and I would crash.

[Grog]

It's important to keep the rubber side down.

I don't think I would take turns at 30 mph on my hybrid, but on a road bike with good tires, not too worn, it can be done relatively safely (anything happening at 30mph on a bike can only be relatively safe) if you follow Eden's advice. The pedal on the inside of the turn should be up and the other pedal (obviously) should be down with all your weight on it. Keeping your body upright is also important. I do that while in the drops, with my weight far towards the back of my bike, with my fingers ready to feather the brakes. However braking while in the curve would be a very bad idea and create a high risk of skidding...

It takes some practice and also some foolishness at first, but it can absolutely be done with proper technique and, I want to emphasize it again, good road tires, preferably in dry conditions. I wouldn't trust a wet pavement for that sort of downhilling..

[RoadRaven]

A race I was at recently I was consistantly going between 28 and 32 mph through the s curves. Of course this to me was more fun then the race itself so I purposely didn't ride with a pack so I could hang crazy speeds around them. Hit 35.9mph around one.

I am assuming (perhaps inaccurately?) that these speeds are downhill? Or are you really really good at crits? 50kph round corners on the flat is just such a looong way from where I am.
I'm well impressed if thats the level you have built yourself to.

[smilingcat]

I have had only one occasion when I lost traction around a tight corner. It was my rear wheel breaking loose. It really made my heart skip several beats.

But almost always, when I think I can't go around the corner any faster because I'll lose traction, I'm not even close to losing it. meaning I'm a chicken. I think most of us are. Ride with an experience crit rider and have him/her pace you through the turns at high speed so you'll develop more confidence. And practice as others have said.