If you're going to ride hard, scope out the road first.
Even under normal riding conditions it's usually the rider getting nervous and tightening up that causes the crash.
If the gravel is really thick and you're riding too fast, stand up the bike and brake if you have the time/space... if you don't, don't, otherwise you'll be essentially trailbraking and you'll wash the front like whoa. In that case just hang off the bike to get it upright and stay loose... chances are it will be fine.
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