Why Is Visibility Important When Descending on a Bike?

Question

What would be the impacts on me both in terms of safety and performance if I am going downhill.

Answer 1

When it comes to descending, visibility is extremely important as it helps one to prepare for what is ahead. If visibility is bad, it may be difficult to spot parked cars, debris, or other changes on the road surface. Never exceeding a speed at which you can absolutely see, removes any surprises and lets you choose the quickest and safest way around corners. Last but not the least; tree lines or road signs can also be used when the exit of a corner radius is not visible to estimate how much the corner gets sharper.

Comments

I am a skilled descender, but I rarely (almost never) use the drops while descending. This could be because that's how I learned it, bike fit issues, or flexibility in my back. I would likely benefit from a bike fit. What can information can you give us on riding in the drops vs. on the bar tops?

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But Pidcock does something eles that allows him to descend with extra speed: watch his upper body. He leans the other direction to reduce the pressure/physical force on the tire.

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I stopped watching when you passed dangerously

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I stopped watching as soon as there is a pass on a double yellow.   Nothing is worth that risk

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Dude, "How to descend QUICKLY"!! Fast is an adjective, so incorrect to describe an action. Basic grammar.