I generally brake more on downhills than the people I'm riding with. I'm particularly uncomfortable cornering on a downhill. It's actually something I'm trying to work on. Not that I want to go really fast, but I think it could be dangerous to brake too much on turns due to the risk of skidding. And on a group ride, slowing too much could cause problems for the riders behind me.

I like to ride the in drops on flat roads, and often I'll stay that way on small climbs or on descents. But despite the physics, I generally am most comfortable on the hoods.