roxybike_coaching Perhaps THE most underrated skill out there is: BRAKING! Why underrated? Because most people think it’s a “basic” skill, but in fact (as an expert skills coach), I can tell you: 👉 a LOT of riders could optimize their braking skills (and many fears are caused by the error I am showing on the right - or other bad braking habits) The error I am showing is: pulsing the brake, i.e. grabbing it and then letting go again. Why is it an error? In steep and loose sections, it causes an abrupt acceleration, followed by a sudden (and often uncontrolled) deceleration, which causes a loss in traction (see the dust behind my tire) 💨 Being able to MODULATE your brakes throughout a technical section (see the video on the left) is KEY to control and thus confidence! How to maintain control & gain confidence? ✅ Control your finger finely to constantly adjust the braking power to changing grip conditions ✅ Upgrade your brakes to an easy to modulate setup with just the right amount...