How to Prepare for a BMX 540 Hurricane

BMX biking is a creative way of using bicycles that originally arose out of bicycle motocross racing. Split into several disciplines including street, vert, skate park, trails and flatland, BMX riding feeds off of skateboarding and occurs in the some of the same arenas. Like skateboarding, there are numerous and variable tricks that can be performed, and tricks that were once considered too risky or impossible are regularly mastered and eventually become commonplace. Considered an extreme sport, BMX biking takes its place alongside skateboarding as both a mode of transportation, hobby, and sport within the youth populace.

There are a lot of different tricks that BMXers can perform, and one of the most well-known is the 540 hurricane, in which the biker spins a full rotation and a half while in the air. The 540 hurricane can be performed on a ramp or on flatland. In this free video series, our expert will give you step-by-step instructions on how to do a 540 hurricane, from the approach to spinning and landing. You'll learn how to start small, tips for spinning, and how to add style to the trick. Most importantly, you'll learn how to do a BMX 540 hurricane the right way, so that you can do tricks while staying safe!