Quote Originally Posted by tctrek View Post
Definitely pedal downhill. It helps me spin out any lactic acid I picked up during the climb. My coach says to pedal even if I'm going so fast that I run out of gears and have no resistance. Gotta keep everything moving. I also take advantage of downhills to drink, eat and stretch!
yup i pedal downhill too coz theres less lactic acid build-up that way. plus downhills are fun. on a group ride, i ride with mostly guys so they dont really mind if i pass them and i dont mind if they pass me later. but also depends on where we are. safety first. if its a narrow road with traffic, i will just apply brakes and follow behind whoever is in front of me. sometime even coasting i can be faster... greater body mass i think. hahhha.