Maximizing your pedal stroke will certainly get you going, but when cycling you need to know how to slow yourself down, too. Here are a few tips on braking while biking: Brake with your hands at the end of the lever to exert optimal pressure. If you are stopping quickly, slide your bum to the very back of your saddle,

aka bike seat. This helps prevent the dreaded endo, where you flip over the handlebars. Cruising down a long hill? Don’t ride your brakes, but use the feathering technique – tap the brakes, applying intermittent pressure. You should feather your breaks when the pavement is wet as well. Source

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Biking 101: Braking