Have you ever wanted to descend like a pro? Tom Pidcock, current MTB world champion and Tour de France stage winner, is renowned for his descending skills… BUT how does he do it? Reaching speeds of 100km/h and cornering with extreme confidence, Tom reveals his top tips that will improve your descending pace and precision on the road bike...

00:00 Intro
00:45 Bike Set Up
02:33 Confidence is Key
03:07 Crashing
04:01 Cornering
05:17 Does riding different disciplines help
06:16 Do you get scared
06:42 Choosing your line
07:24 Natural talent or good coaching
08:42 Braking

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