"Did you learn anything?" Yes I did yesterday on my ride, I got a new bike a week ago and went from have 7 choices for gearing options to having 21 choices. Most of my riding has undulations and inclines but yesterday I rode a flat rail trail so I had the option to explore the range of gears and I learned to love the largest chain ring up front! It taught me a lot about power and a way to increase speed.

Glad to hear you are conquering your fear of downhills. Personally, I love them and the thrill I get from them.