Basic Details of a BMX Ice Pick Grind Trick

Series Summary

BMX biking, or bicycle motocross, is an extreme sport that originated in California in the late 1960's and has become an increasingly popular activity in the past few years. Cyclists ride specially designed bikes with smaller wheels and other special features that allow for 360 degree turning of the steering wheel. A BMX event allows BMX riders to show off their skills by performing innumerable extreme tricks, however safety is very important, and every BMX rider, whether young or experienced, should always wear a helmet, along with elbow and knee pads.

In this free video clip series on BMX our expert, Virgil Black, will show you how to do an Ice Pick grind you can practice any time at home. This is a more advanced grind but with Virgil’s guidance you’ll be a pro in no time. You will learn tips on how to land this trick every time as well as some safety tips on where not to grind and to be wary of what type of surface you are grinding on. So go out to your local skate park and have a blast!

Video Transcript

"Hi my name is Virgil Black, and I am here at Ramp Riders Skate Park, on behalf of Expert Village. In this clip I am going to explain and the basic overview of an ice pick grind. What you are going to be looking for in an ice pick grind is basically, the only thing that is going to be grinding is your back peg. So this trick is definitely a little bit more dangerous than the rest. You want to find yourself a nice smooth ledge. This ledge is an ideal spot for learning this trick. If the ledge is even slightly rough, it could throw your front peg down. You want to make sure you find a nice smooth ledge that slides quick. This is your basic motion of an ice pick grind."