BMX Jump

How to Jump Higher on a Bike

The most basic trick on a freestyle BMX bike is the bunnyhop. Like skateboarding's Ollie, the bunnyhop makes most other tricks on a bike possible by getting the bike into the air. If done properly, many tricks, such as bar spins, can be done on flat ground. Some riders can even perform flat ground tailwhips. Get the most out of your BMX bike by bunnyhopping properly.

Instructions

•  Roll forward at a comfortable pace. Bend your legs, and lean slightly forward. Bend your elbows to keep your weight off of the front of the bike

• Learn backward quickly, and stretch your arms in front of you, pulling the front wheel off of the ground. Simultaneously, use your front foot, whether it be the right or left, to push down and "jump" off of the pedal. This will propel the rear wheel forward slightly before lifting it off the ground beneath you.

• Bend your knees again to allow the rear of the bike to lift beneath you. You should now have both wheels off the ground and be in a slightly crouched position in the air.

•  Push forward on the handlebars. Do not push them down--rather out in front of you. This will level the bike out in the air, allowing you to clear obstacles.

• Land with the front and rear wheels on the ground at the same time. Be sure not to land with the front wheel turned, as this will result in a crash..

Tips

Don't go into the jump crooked, or you'll just land on your side and it can hurt!

Warnings

• Always wear a helmet .
• Always have someone with you in case you injure yourself.
• Don't push down on your pedals because that's how you pop a tire or bend a rim. (If you get dents in your rims or flats after big jumps or hanging up, increase your tyre pressure to at least 90psi)
• Always be smart about your surroundings and weather