Conquering downhill fears

[coyote]

OMG You mean there could be turns

Just kidding. I haven't been on a route that requires a bend or turn. I've been hear about lines and turns and I was wondering what that looked like. Thanks Alpinerabbit for sharing the info from your training camp. I had no idea that going downhill had could be technical.

[Melalvai]

I'm glad I came across this thread today. My husband is nervous about descents. I'm trying to be patient and not critical and definitely not say what I am thinking which is "Stop braking! Enjoy the thrill!" I either have to slow down to stay with him, or fly past him and wait for him to join me on the uphill. It is particularly frustrating since I gave up my riding buddy and he is my main cycling partner now. But, I am encouraged by this thread, because it means he'll get more confident with time.