BF keeps telling me just how much FUN! it is to break the 40mph speed limit on a hill near his home. No, that really doesn't seem like fun. 35 (with the brakes) is more than enough. It's not a race. Oakleaf has good advice, as always. Ride however fast you feel comfortable. I'm a lot better about it than when I first started, but things like curves and bad pavement still throw me.

Shifting up helps, even if I don't pedal. Scooting back and a little aero tuck helps, but I stay on the hoods so that I can easily reach the brakes (I can break from the drops, but it's a stretch-I have short fingers!)