Things You'll Need:
- mountain bike
- large log
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Step 1
Approach the log at a speed that creates enough momentum to carry your body over the log. If you don't have the any speed, it will be harder to keep your balance while on top of the log.
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Step 2
Select a point of impact that is away from broken limbs that might be hazardous to your body in the event of a fall.
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Step 3
As you come upon the log, lift your front tire high enough so that it completely clears the log. It's OK to skim the log, but you definitely don't want to hit it with force with your front tire.
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Step 4
As you lift your front tire off the ground, position your pedal so that your dominant leg (typically your right leg if you are right handed) is ready for a downstroke motion as soon as your chainring hits the log. The would be approximately the 2 o'clock position.
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Step 5
Your chain ring should be the first thing that impacts the log. The goal is to have the teeth of your chain ring sink into the log. As this happens, take your downstroke. The rotation of the chain ring will lift your bike higher on the log, effectively "high centering" your bike on the log.
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Step 6
As you ride up onto the log, start to tilt the front of your bike down, allowing the front tire to reach the ground.
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Step 7
As your pedal and crank come down the log, continue to push down and back to help continue your forward motion.
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Step 8
By the time your back tire reaches the log, your body and bike will be well past the halfway point. Make sure you continue peddling to ensure a successful exit from the log.
