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Pre-jumping your MX bike when motocross jumping for maximum height is something that is very useful. This technique helps you to clear larger obstacles, even ones that you had been previously...
A tail tap is a trick where the rider goes up a ramp, lands on the deck, and goes up on the rear wheel. From there, the rider jumps back onto the ramp, and rolls away smoothly. The tail tap on a...
Mountain biking is great exercise. You're out amongst nature, riding trails and challenging yourself to get a great cardio workout. But, you can also learn a few tricks which you can perform on a...
BMX bikes have grown in popularity since the early 1980s when they were introduced as sporty, strong-framed bikes that were small and easy to maneuver. You could do tricks, take them over jumps...
Just like in the mountain bike category, not every BMX, or bicycle motocross, bicycle will see a dirt motocross track. It may see jumps or be used for freestyle tricks, but it may also see nothing...
Jumps make BMXing more fun and add challenge to your trails. You don't have to be an expert engineer to make dirt bike jumps, but you do need to be willing to spend some time and energy to make...
BMX ramps allow riders to perform a number of impressive stunts, some of which were once thought to be impossible on a bike. Many BMX ramps are also used by skateboarders, and a number of the...
Of course snowboarding at a resort is ideal, but for those days when it's just not possible to get up to the slopes, building a snowboard ramp can be just what you need to get you through the...
If you are a gamer and you love playing first person shooter games, then you have to check out Battlefield 2. You will immediately immerse in the action and will be instantly engrossed in...
Since the 1970s, Redline has been one of the leaders in BMX and road bikes. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Redline is responsible for introducing tubular forks, which revolutionized the BMX...
Snow BMX, or ski biking, has a long and rich history that goes back more than four decades and spans multiple continents. Exploring the history of ski biking will introduce you to the details and...
Motorcycles aren't just for adults anymore. Now children of all ages can own and ride a mini bike that looks like a full-size model. Whether your bike will be used for pleasure or racing, there...
After learning the basics on a skateboard or snowboard, athletes are always in pursuit of the next challenge. A half-pipe is a curved cement ramp that looks like half of a big pipe from the top....
How to Do an Ollie on a BMX Bike
In BMX biking, an Ollie is essentially a reverse bunny hop that involves coming off of the front tire by leaning momentum forward and hopping the back tire first. Find out how to do an Ollie off...
How to J-Hop on a BMX Bike
A J-hop can be done on a BMX bike by picking up the front tire first and allowing the back tire to follow. Discover how a J-hop is simply another term for a bunny hop with help from a sponsored...
How to Do a Rollback on a BMX Bike
In BMX biking, a rollback is when a biker rolls up a jump, stops, and starts rolling backwards down the jump. Discover how to pedal backwards when rolling back down a jump with help from a...
How to Grind on a BMX Bike
In BMX biking, pegs make it easier to grind because they stick out a little bit farther from the bike. Find out how to lean a bike into metal coping in order to grind with help from a sponsored...
How to Make a BMX Bike Lighter
A BMX bike can be made lighter by making the bike out of aluminum, as opposed to bikes that are made out of chrome alloy. Learn about making a BMX bike lighter by running a straight cable instead...
How to Change a Bicycle Pedal
There are two separate types of bicycle pedals, and they are flat pedals and clip pedals. Find out why it's important to install bike pedals on the proper side of the bike with help from a...
How to Do a Stoppie on a Bike
In BMX biking, there are a number of ways to do a stoppie, including doing it with front brakes or with a shoe. Learn about the risk of falling over when doing a stoppie with help from a sponsored...
How to Put Pegs on a Bike
If a biker runs with her left foot in front, than she should put her pegs on the left side of the bike. Find out how to remove and reattach bolts and washers to install bike pegs with help from a...
How to Do a Tailwhip on a BMX Bike
In BMX riding, a tailwhip is where the back of the bike is kicked all of the way around the handlebars before the rider lands back on the bike. Find out how gyros help when doing tailwhips with...
How to 180 on a BMX Bike
A 180 on a BMX bike should be practiced and performed in an open area, and it should be done by turning the head to influence rotation. Discover how a bunny hop can contribute to a 180 with help...
How to Bunny Hop Higher
Bunny hopping higher on a BMX bike is all about making sure to lift the back tire, in addition to the front tire. Find out how to use an open space to do a bunny hop with help from a sponsored BMX...
How to Put Air in Bicycle Tires
Before putting air in bicycle tires, it's important to look on the side of the tires to find out what the maximum PSI is for the tires. Learn about tire ratings for integrity issues with help from...
How to Do a 360 on BMX Bike
In order to do a 360 on a BMX bike, it helps to go up a ramp to pick up speed, and then to turn the head and keep it turned in order to influence rotation. Discover the importance of speed and...
How Does Angle Affect a Ramp?
Each BMX ramp is different, and a wedge ramp is used more for speed than air, while a quarter pipe is curved to naturally launch a biker into the air. Discover why a ramp with more of a vertical...
How to Put BMX Bikes Together
A BMX bike has one primary part, which is the frame, but it also has a headset, handlebars, cranks, bottom brackets, chain alignment, brake alignment tires, pedals and seats. Find out how to...
How to Ride a Long Wheelie
After learning how to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, a long wheelie can be done with the same process, although now more speed needs to be added. Pedal a bike faster to pick up more speed with help...
How to Ride a Wheelie
In order to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, start pedaling and pull up on the handlebars to create the wheelie motion. Find out how to practice reaching a balance point for bicycle wheelies with...
Basic Freestyle Bike Tricks
The first trick to learn in BMX freestyle bike riding is the 180, which is when the body is rotated 180 degrees in midair. Find out how to roll in on a vert ramp with help from a BMX bike racer in...
Cycling Safety Rules
Cycling safety involves wearing a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, the right kind of shoes and gloves. Discover how to keep BMX racing safe for the other participants with help from a BMX bike racer...
How to Ride BMX Vert
In order to ride in a vert ramp in BMX biking, it's important to learn how to bunny hop at the top of the ramp to build momentum on the way down. Find out how to build air when riding BMX vert...
How to BMX
BMX biking can be done in a number of ways, including riding at a skate park or riding on the road. Learn about BMX bikes and why they have bigger tires than other bikes with help from a BMX bike...
How to Build BMX Dirt Jumps
In order to build a BMX dirt jump, start by making sure there is plenty of room between jumps. Find out how to start building a dirt jump by beginning with the takeoff with help from a BMX bike...
How to Choose a BMX Bike
When picking out a BMX bike, it's important to lean towards personal preferences, such as whether or not to run brakes. Discover why BMX riders often use plastic pedals with help from a BMX bike...
How to Straighten a BMX Wheel
In order to straighten or true a BMX wheel, find out which side needs to be fixed by narrowing the brakes and spinning the wheel until it comes in contact with the brake pad. Find out how to...
Bicycle Safety Equipment
Bicycle safety equipment includes a helmet, a pair of gloves, a set of elbow pads and a set of knee pads. Discover ways to protect the body so that more BMX tricks can be performed fearlessly with...
How to Bunny Hop
In order to bunny hop on a BMX bike, start by practicing getting the front tire over objects, and after this is mastered, work on moving the weight forward and scooping the back tire up with the...
How to Do Tricks on BMX Bikes
BMX tricks require practice, and when doing a 180 on a quarter pipe, the trick is to turn over whichever shoulder is spun. Discover how to land a BMX bike trick backwards with help from an...
How to Ride BMX
There are many different ways of riding a BMX bike, because the only limitation is one's own imagination and physical ability. Learn about the importance of safety and riding a quality bike in BMX...
How to Ride a BMX Bike Backwards
In order to ride a BMX bike backwards, an individual must learn how to pedal backwards so that she doesn't fall off the bike. Practice riding a BMX bike backwards on a ramp or transition with help...
BMX: Manual
The manual is a BMX trick that involves performing a wheelie without peddling. Learn more about the manual BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Manual on Rollers
Performing manuals on rollers is an excellent way to practice the BMX manual trick technique. Learn more about performing manuals on rollers from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Using Berms
BMX berms are angled formations, typically found on BMX trails, to help riders turn. Learn more about BMX berms from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Jumping a Hip
Hips are formations typically found on BMX tracks that help riders perform various tricks. Learn more about hips from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Alleyoop
The BMX bike should land parallel with the dirt after performing an alleyoop trick over the hip. Learn more about the BMX alleyoop trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Roll Back
The roll back is a BMX trick that involves rolling the bike backwards and then quickly rotating the frame 180 degrees. Learn more about the roll back BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in...
BMX: Fakie Wall Ride
The fakie wall ride, or fakie tree ride, is a BMX trick that requires the rider to generate enough speed to clear the obstacle their taking off of. Learn more about the fakie wall ride from a...
BMX: 180
The 180 is an intricate BMX bike trick that involves rotating the frame of the bike 180 degrees. Learn more about the 180 BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Basic Jump
The basic BMX jump is a great trick to practice before learning more advanced tricks. Learn more about the BMX basic jump from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: X Up
The X up is a BMX trick that involves crossing the arms in midair. Learn more about the BMX X up trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: 1-Footer
The BMX 1-footer is an excellent trick to perform by itself or to include in combination with other BMX tricks. Learn more about the BMX one-footer trick from a professional BMX rider in this free...
BMX: 1-Hander
Apply pressure evenly, and keep the BMX bike level, when performing the 1-hander trick. Learn more about the 1-hander BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: 1-Footer X Up
The 1-footer X up trick is a BMX trick combination that involves crossing the arms and releasing one foot from the bike pegs, while in midair. Learn more about the 1-footer X up BMX trick from a...
BMX: 360 Jump
The BMX 360 trick is an intricate maneuver that requires practice and skill. Learn to perform the BMX 360 trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Tucked No-Hander
The tucked no-hander is a difficult BMX trick that involves letting go of the handle bars with both hands, while in midair. Learn more about the tucked no-hander BMX trick from a professional BMX...
BMX: Rhythm
BMX biking rhythm refers to the pace and speed in which a rider conducts their tricks. Learn more about BMX biking rhythm from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Bunny Hop
The bunny hop is a BMX trick that involves both bike tires coming off the ground at the same time. Learn more about the bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: The Bronco
The bronco is a traditional BMX trick that's excellent for jumping over obstacles. Learn more about the bronco BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: Wheelie
The BMX wheelie trick requires counter-balancing the body against the front end of the bike. Learn more about the BMX wheelie trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: 180 Bunny Hop
The 180 bunny hop BMX trick involves applying pressure down on the bike, while twisting the torso. Learn more about the 180 bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.
BMX: 360 Bunny Hop
Rotate the body and shoulders to help turn the bike when performing the 360 bunny hop BMX trick. Learn more about the 360 bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.