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		raverbashing on Oct 1, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Everesting – Climb the Equivalent of Mt. Everest If you think descending a steep incline on a bike is just "squeezing the brakes" I suggest you actually try it. But wear a helmet and gloves

freetime2 on Oct 1, 2022 [–]

I have done it. Hundreds of times. The only place I have ever experienced fatigue on a descent was in my hands, from squeezing the brakes.

If you feel otherwise I think it would be more beneficial if you were to explain why, rather than just presuming that I have no experience.

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