The skill of these "descent specialists" always reminds me of racing skateboards down hills, which is a combination of the "descent aerodynamics" of cycling and

The skill of these "descent specialists" always reminds me of racing skateboards down hills, which is a combination of the "descent aerodynamics" of cycling and the "edge of grip" of racing cars. I participated for a while, and it is a really fun way to access the "edge of grip" of racing cars, which isn't really accessible in cycling (bicycles don't often survive a loss of traction on the front wheel!) If you're interested, here is a nice intro [1] to the sport, and an example of a [2] final race heat in a European Alp setting, with similar aerials to cycling coverage. The skill is the combination of drafting, strategy, cornering and straight line speed. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnzch12ntag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnzch12ntag [2] https://youtu.be/NQbyutzJbsQ?t=225 https://youtu.be/NQbyutzJbsQ?t=225