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  1. No one? Guess I need to describe my problem in more detail - here goes: I'm breaking as normal, hitting my turning point, leaning and "trying" to accelerate once I'm at the right angle. My problem is speed (real or perceived). I find myself running wide and end up trailing my back break right through the turn. Slow in - slow out; not acceptable. Even looking through the bend as far as a I can doesn't seem to help me. Added to this, once I hit the gas I'm struggling to progressively role on - find me regularly arguing with myself...never a good sign; but maybe neutral throttle is acceptable (since I'm going downhill) ??? ;o(
  2. I've never been really sure of the best way to deal with downhill hairpins and downhill decreasing rad bends, especially on a steep incline. On a level track or even uphill I've improved immensely, but downhill my riding always seems to suffer and gets worse the steeper the drop into the bend. Can anybody offer any advice? O
  3. Gents/Keith, Thanks for the advice - it's greatly improved my riding. Re-reading TOTW 2 found a lot of what has been mentioned. I now understand the differnece between reading and understanding!! Thanks again.
  4. I have no problems taking corners deep at low speeds, the problems start when I speed up. I'm sure its just a confidence thing - once I can believe that I'll make the turn later, I'll take the turn later. Anyone have any new/different quick turn drills? Thanks for the advice everyone. It's much appreciated.
  5. Makes sense - I think I can apply this to tracks I know. Thanks. How about on streets/roads where you don't know whats coming next?
  6. I'm pretty new to biking, but am progressing steadily. I've read TOTW & TWOTW2 - Not yet ready to attend school but need some advice. I'm cutting corners too early, rights and lefts. This often causes me to run wide - especially on fast tight bends. I know I should go deeper before turning, but have a mental block in doing this. I can't seem to convince myself that if I run an extra 10ft I will still be able to make the turn. Any advice/drills would be much appreciated. Thanks
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