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aw, blushes. Hi Iona
When youve built up lots of strength in your legs from resistance braking, then skidding, hop stops and general chucking the bike around arent much further away.
Mtb, other riding all contributes to becoming a better bike handler, just getting a fixed bike and grasping at the ability to skid seems pretty lame to me.
if youre building up strength, just get used to the gear you have, slowing it and stopping it without resorting to the brake, theres spin rate too and other techniques,
that Im sure others would like to post up,
most of all, the continuous ride, from mounting to getting off, clipped or strapped in, watching, adjusting speed for conditions ahead, is pure enjoyment,-- youre making me want to go riding again and Ive covered a fair amount of ground today already....
have a good weekend