The game's realistic physics mean you will have to slow down for tight corners or to avoid obstacles. There are several ways to brake:
- Manual brake: From your keyboard, use the Spacebar. Hold either to break quickly or feather it to slow down gradually. These input keys can also be configured from the Settings menu (Shift+Q, then Inputs).
- Manual brake: From your gamepad, use any of these keys: Left Stick or Spacebar. Hold either to break quickly or feather it to slow down gradually. These input keys can also be configured from the Settings menu (Shift+Q, then Inputs).
- Auto Brake: Auto Braking (three modes): 1) Off: no auto-braking will occur, 2) Moderate (default): the brakes will be applied for you as you approach a corner and you stop pedaling, and 3) Aggressive: the system will aggressively brake you before a corner to try and keep you from crashing, regardless of whether you are pedaling or not. Select your Auto Brake mode in either your Profile or under Assists on the loading screen (Lobby/Info) when you are going to enter an Activity.
- The game's cycling Companion App: Use our App and brake from your mobile device.