By
eHow Sports & Fitness Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Approach the obstacle at a moderate speed. You'll need some momentum to clear the obstacle, but you've also got to have control over the bike during take-off. Speeds around 5 mph work well for beginners.
Step2
Lift your front wheel off of the ground as you approach the obstacle. This is different from the bunny hop, during which you lift both wheels at once.
Step3
Continue to raise your tire until it's high enough to clear the obstacle.
Step4
Raise your body and pull the back tire off the ground.
Step5
Push the handlebars down a bit to level your tires out when you're over the obstacle. This is important because it prevents your back tire from hitting the object and causing a crash.
Step6
Land with both wheels touching down at the same time. Avoid landing on your front tire, which can throw you into an endo and cause you to wreck.