On the Big Island, you encounter a stretch of road covered with loose lava rock and cinder. What is the safest way to ride through it?

1. Brake hard before entering and lean aggressively to maintain speed
2. Slow before entering, keep the throttle steady, look up and through the area, and avoid abrupt brake or steering inputs
3. Accelerate quickly to skim over the loose material
4. Stop in the middle and walk the bike across