{"id":46710,"date":"2023-02-16T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=319760"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:34:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:34:26","slug":"learn-how-to-bunny-hop-in-5-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/learn-how-to-bunny-hop-in-5-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to bunny hop in 5 simple steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

A step-by-step guide to getting your bike into the air <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 16 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The bunny hop is a useful mountain biking skill that can get you out of trouble, keep you moving forwards at speed and help you clear big jumps better.<\/p>\n

The technique is also the foundation of learning how to jump<\/a>, and will enable you to get airborne from features along the trail.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how to pull off the smoothest, highest and most controlled hop.<\/p>\n

A bunny hop can be performed on any bike with flat or clipless pedals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to bunny hop on a bike<\/h2>\n\n<p>Sometimes called the \u2018American bunny hop\u2019, bunny hopping involves getting the front wheel up first, then springing up and \u2018scooping\u2019 the rear wheel behind you (similar to an ollie on a skateboard).<\/p>\n<p>It takes plenty of practice to perfect, but is a skill that all riders will benefit from learning.<\/p>\n<p>The so-called \u2018English bunny hop\u2019 relies on using your clipless pedals to pull up both front and rear wheels simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>While this is a useful technique for jumping small obstacles on the trail, we\u2019re going to focus here on learning the former, which can be done with either clipless or flat pedals. While it takes a little extra practice, it\u2019s much more effective.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Practise the pumped manual<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handlercontainer\" image-handlercontainer--full=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C270,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C270,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-336822\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handlerimage=\"\" image-handlerimage--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1436945596712-1nat8nmmpesmw-d448668-e1676458873836.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Learning the pumped manual is key to the bunny hop, practising it in isolation will help you develop your jump faster.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Mick Kirkman<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The first and most important thing to master is the pumped <a href=\""http:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/mtb\/news\/article\/how-to-manual-32187\/"\">manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To start, coast at a steady pace with your cranks level and your forearms low. This position is usually referred to as the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/skills\/mtb-attack-position\/"\">attack position<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Compress your suspension by quickly sinking your body and hips into the bike. This short burst of energy will prime your suspension, ready for it to spring the front end into the air.<\/p>\n<p>To get the front wheel off the ground, shift your weight over the rear wheel before the suspension springs back up.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to practise this technique with as little bar pull as possible, because it should be the movement of your hips rather than your arms that gets the front end up.<\/p>\n<p>When you get comfortable with this, try compressing the suspension harder and pulling the bars back. This will add more boost to your manual \u2013 and in time, will lead to a higher bunny hop.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Stand tall<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handlercontainer\" image-handlercontainer--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-716238\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handlerimage=\"\" image-handlerimage--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122086-2-658a5d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Standing up too straight can cause you to loop out, so keep your weight central.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve perfected the pumped manual, it\u2019s time to take to the sky.<\/p>\n<p>As the front end of your bike rises, move to a standing position on the bike.<\/p>\n<p>This will shift your weight forward, enabling the rear of the bike to leave the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to an ollie on a skateboard, it is the movement of your weight that springs the bike into the air. It\u2019s useful to think of the bunny hop as an action performed by you that impacts the bike, rather than an action performed by the bike.<\/p>\n<p>Pulling the handlebars toward your hips will bring the front wheel higher, adding greater leverage to your jump and resulting in more height.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Throw the bars forwards<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handlercontainer\" image-handlercontainer--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-716239\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handlerimage=\"\" image-handlerimage--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122087-2-cd369b8.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Throwing your bars forwards will extend the length of your jump and make it easier to land both wheels flat.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>As the front wheel reaches full height, it\u2019s time to throw the bars forwards and bring the rear wheel off the ground. Rotating your bars forwards by twisting them will give you more control when bringing the rear wheel off the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Timing this action so you aren\u2019t throwing the bars into the ground can be tricky, so try to picture the arc of the jump and push the bars slightly upwards to compensate.<\/p>\n<p>The further you throw your bars, the further your jump will be.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Scoop upwards with your feet<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handlercontainer\" image-handlercontainer--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-716240\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handlerimage=\"\" image-handlerimage--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ALMBUK12122088-1-ba245e8.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Clipless pedals make lifting the rear wheel easier, because the bike is connected to your legs.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>To bring the rear wheel to the same level as the front, you need to scoop the pedals upwards with your feet, while bending your legs to absorb the bike into your body.<\/p>\n<p>When practising, it pays to move your saddle down to avoid a badly timed whack on the backside.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using clipless pedals, there is less need to scoop because bending your legs should bring the back end up anyway.<\/p>\n<p>The forward thrust on the bars will push the bike out in front of you as it lifts.<\/p>\n<p>How far you travel, and the angle the bike ends up at, depends on lots of factors. How hard you pumped for your manual, how hard you kicked through with your feet, how hard you threw forwards, how quickly you scooped the back end up with your feet, and where you kept your weight will all have had an impact.<\/p>\n<h3>5. 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