Bunny Hop (from English " bunny hop") Is a cycling trick, jumping over obstacles or over a barrier with the help of a bicycle. At the beginning of the trick, the cyclist (rider), quickly raising the front part, moves back to back part the bike, then the rear rises without lowering the front. It is necessary to descend, usually, either on the rear wheel, or on 2 at once. Jumping with 2 wheels at once is not bunny hop.

Through the bunny hop trick, it is possible to jump and jump over high barriers in order, more than one meter high. It should be noted that world record for bunnyhop owned by the American cyclist Jeffrey Lenosky. Its result is - jump over a stick 168 centimeters... With the bath-hop you can perform many tricks like know-feet, crankflip, barspin and others. Bunny hop is a fundamental trick and must be learned especially in straight and.

Bunny hopping gives the impression that the pedals on the bike are adhering to the raider's feet, and it is as if the bike becomes airborne very light and comfortable, like a skateboard. And it seems that the pedals of the bike stick to the feet when the person performs the trick. In addition, jumping is one of the first and most basic tricks that a cyclist must learn. Bunnyhopping can be quite challenging, and once mastered, you need to open up a whole new level of possibilities for the motocross bike, BMX and mountain bikes.

Bunnyhoop is also a useful skill for urban cyclists, avoiding injury and other hazards, as well as quickly mounting barriers for future stunts.

Most often, the trick is done on BMX bikes, which are lighter than mountain bikes and are much easier to trick.

Trick technique

Jumping is performed at approaching obstacles at medium speed, arms and legs should be slightly bent. After reaching the obstacles, the rider needs to shift the center of gravity to the rear wheel of the bike and pull the handlebars. As a result front wheel will rise in rear wheel... At the same time, like a rider's pedals, push them down violently on the bike pedals, and keep pushing in circular motion... This will allow them to "pull" the rear wheel upward by applying force to the pedal towards the rear of the bike. The combination of these two movements creates the impression that the cyclist is directly rising into the air.

One of the set of standard basic tricks is a bunny hop or "bannik" - a jump used to pass a variety of obstacles. It is used in the following disciplines: bmx, rarely found on the highway.

Before tackling more complex elements, cyclists are advised to first hone their technique. bunny hop... In addition to jumping, this trick also helps to simplify the passage of normal turns.

Before starting to practice on a bicycle, you should pay attention to a detailed study of the theoretical part.

Preparing for bunny hop

Bannik - a sophisticated version of such an element as hop, which is lifting above the ground at the same time at a high speed of the vehicle.

To perform a hop, you need to cuddle up to the bike and push off sharply upward. When pushing off, the initial position of the limbs on the handlebars and pedals does not change.

1. Front-pool is a movement during which the front wheel of the bike rises. The initial position of the element consists in the horizontal position of the cyclist's legs slightly bent on the pedals and the body tilted forward at a slight angle.

   To get the front wheel off the ground, you must continue to carry it backwards while pulling the steering section towards your stomach. The body needs to be straightened.

   It is important to remember that the wheel is lifted not by jerking with the hands with great force, but by moving the center of gravity towards the rear of the bike.

   The end point of the front pool is fully extended arms and legs, as well as the torso. It is worth considering an important detail - lifting the wheel for bunny hopping does not require.

   To return to the starting position from this movement, you must move your weight back and slowly lower the bike onto both wheels.

1. Back-hop, on the other hand, is a jump with the rear wheel. The starting position of this element is similar to the starting position of the front pool - the pedals are horizontal, the legs are slightly bent at the knees, the body is tilted forward at a small degree.

   To perform the movement, you first need to quickly, but without making a jerk, transfer your body weight to the front wheel, in parallel, starting to straighten your arms. After, you need to fully straighten the limbs. The feet take a toe-down position, which must be lowered 45 degrees.

   In order to return to the starting position, you only need to straighten your legs. But you should also remember that you must not put weight on the bike to perform the return to the starting position.

   If, during an attempt to lift the rear wheel of a bicycle, the feet do not remain on the pedals, they fly off, the angle of inclination is insufficient.

You can only try bunny hop after the front-pool and back-hop techniques have been honed through separate workouts for each exercise.

How is bunny hopping done

After the technique of the components of the bath has been honed to perfection, you can start connecting them.

1. The front pool bunny hop begins.
2. Next, the cyclist must shift the weight own body forward, parallel slightly bending the legs at the knee joints.
3. Then you need to transfer the weight to the rear wheel, straightening the limbs.
4. The body gradually straightens, leaning back. Together with the tilt, it is required to continue to stretch to the abdominal area, not forgetting about the technique - the front wheel is lifted not with a jerk with the hands, but by moving the weight.
5. The rider reaches a straightened position with legs and arms.
6. Back-hop is performed immediately after reaching the torso position specified in the previous paragraph. With your feet, you need to rest against the pedals, placing them vertically. By engaging the leg muscles, it is necessary to begin lifting the rear wheel. The arms are used to steer the bike forward at the desired height.
7. The next step is for the cyclist to squeeze the knees while continuing to pull the handlebars forward.
8. After that, the center of gravity must be shifted back, tucking the legs. This position is typical for the maximum height of the element being executed.
9. During the landing, the main efforts are made lower limbs as the rider will need to maintain balance.

Landing is softer on the rear wheel than on both.

Bunnyhop on BMX

Very rarely used by riders for movement. The main purpose is tricks.

The technique of performing a bannik on such a bicycle is almost the same as described above. But there are several factors that will help to achieve have a good jump to a great height.

The increased extension of the bike can only guarantee a low jump, but it is much easier to pull it back at the moment of performing the trick. It is best to set the steering wheel to center position, as it not only promotes easy dragging, but also a high jump.

Correct foot placement means placing your feet under the pedal. This "pull-up" achieves better contact with the pedal, which helps to achieve greater effect when lifting the rear wheel.

At the moment of pulling up the arms, it is advisable to bend a little to tighten the steering part.

With the help of these tips, it will be easier to learn how to make the coveted bannik.

1. on any of the bicycles is a fairly traumatic event. Especially at the moment when the rider is just learning a new element, it will be better to provide protection - a bicycle helmet, knee pads and elbow pads, closed-type shoes.
2. Holding the wheels in a locked position with the help is necessary until the bike lands.
3. The first attempts to bunny hop on a bike should not be accompanied by the installation of obstacles, as there is a high probability of failure.

   Only after the cyclist is confident in his abilities and is good at jumping without obstacles, you can try to perform the trick through a small obstacle, such as a box, stone, curb.

   The box is one of the safest options for a beginner, as it will crumple when hit and will not cause a fall off the bike.

4. There should be plenty of space on the training ground, which is required for acceleration and subsequent landing. You should not choose a place with many irregularities, a large slope.
5. Don't be afraid of falling. It is imperative to believe in what ultimately comes out to do bunnyhopping.

In the field of cycling to basic exercise belongs bunny hop - jump with acceleration over obstacles. Without the ability to master this, to learn other, more complex exercises, it is unlikely that it will work, so everyone who wants to classify themselves as extreme cyclists starts with him.

An important stage in mastering a jump is a correct understanding of its technical side. This does not mean that you will have to study some theory for a long time, no. On the contrary, on bikes the more practice the better. However, it is imperative to take a few minutes to read how this is done.

Execution technique

As a gimmick, bunny hop is a slightly more difficult variation of hop - bouncing at speed with both wheels. To do the hop exercise, you need to accelerate strongly on the bike, press into the bike, and then push upward, without changing the position of the arms and legs relative to the frame. When jumping, you cannot move the center of gravity and rotate the pedals.

Hop to the highest point

Bannik, as cyclists call what we are talking about here, differs from hop in that the push-off when jumping occurs only by the rear wheel. It turns out that the bicycle "rears up" before passing the obstacle. The sequence of performing the trick is as follows:

1. Accelerate strongly and coast before jumping. Fix your legs clearly on the pedals.
2. Lean over and place some weight on the front of the bike. This is the so-called jump entry.
3. Straighten up and shift the weight of the whole body back. In addition to the torso, it is necessary to straighten the legs with force and pull the handlebars towards you - this way the bike will assume an inclined position.
4. Once the rear wheel is off the ground, the knees need to be bent and the handlebars continue to be pulled up to the chest.

If the technique is correct, then the bike should land on the rear wheel. The position of the cyclist after the jump: the legs are bent, the arms are straight (as if they are still pulling the handlebars), the body is thrown back, and a significant part of the weight falls on the rear wheel.

Jumping BMX

Various BMX stunts are a native element. We can say that such bicycles are practically not used for riding, but they jump and fly well in the air. The sequence of performing the trick, in principle, was described above. However, there are some peculiarities that must be taken into account in order to obtain an accurate and high jump.

The more the steering wheel is out, the lower the jump will turn out, while it will be easier to pull it back when jumping. It is optimal to keep the handlebars in mid-position so that you can haul it easily, and at the same time, the bike will fly high enough. The legs should be properly held in the "pull-up" position, that is, the pedal is located above the foot. This gives the shoe better contact with the surface of the pedal and more effectively pulls up the rear wheel. At the peak of raising the front wheel, it is recommended to bend your arms slightly to tighten the steering wheel. Bunny hop is performed in several stages:

• Pulling the rear wheel through the pedals.
• Flexion of the legs.
• Pull the steering wheel towards you.
• Flexion of the elbows.
• Landing on the rear wheel.

More clearly how to do this correctly is presented in the video:

Jumping obstacles on mountain bikes

This type of bike is designed for rough terrain and off-roading, but in the city you can often find a mountain bike cyclist jumping on curbs or jumping over speed bumps. These jumps are nothing more than a regular bunny.

The principle of performing a trick for MTB is completely analogous to jumping on a bmx: acceleration, lifting the rear of the bike off the ground, lifting the front wheel over an obstacle and flying over it. It will be more difficult to perform the exercise on a mountain bike with wheels with a diameter of 29 inches. Because of big size wheel inertia increases, which prevents the bike from bouncing too high. In addition, larger wheels are more susceptible to impact damage.

Bouncing on the bike always carries a high risk of the cyclist falling. Therefore, first you need to protect yourself with protective equipment:

• Bicycle helmet.
• Knee pads with elbow pads.
• Closed shoes.

All items of equipment must be clearly fixed!

Keep the wheels in a locked position until the bike comes to a complete stop after landing.

It is better to start doing the exercise without obstacles. As soon as it starts to work out and confidence appears, you can put small objects on the road: hemp, stones, cardboard boxes. The latter option is more acceptable for beginners, since there is no risk of falling off the bike when hitting.

It doesn't take much time to learn - two days maximum. The trick is simple to master, but it will help open the way to learning how to perform and do more complex things in the field of cycling.

The ability to jump on a bike is an extremely useful skill. This skill can keep you out of trouble, keep you from worrying about curbs and curbs, and prepare you for big jumps. Today we will tell you about the bunny hop jump technique, it will allow you to achieve a high, controlled jump on any pedals.

Novice cyclists often learn the wrong jumping technique, in the common people called Hop'om ( from EnglishHop - jump). With this technique, both wheels are immediately lifted off the ground. The technique, although simple to learn, is ineffective in terms of flight altitude and control over the bike. Standing on the bike, you bend your arms and legs, and then push the bike off the ground as much as possible. It turns out something like this:

Bunny Hop ( from EnglishBunny-Hop - the jump of the hare), or "bannik" allows you to control the height of the jump and the moment of separation of the rear wheel, which is extremely useful. It is much easier to do it in, but we recommend that you learn on ordinary treadmills, then you will have correct technique(in the contacts it is easier to pull the back of the pedals) and you can do it in any conditions.

1. Trying to manual

The first thing you should do is ride a little on the rear wheel, that is (from the English. Manual). The goal of the exercise is to lift the front wheel into the air, but not use the trivial bounce of the fork, but also the correct technique.

In the basic stance we talked about in, you drive in a straight line. Heels are lowered, knees and elbows are slightly bent. First you load the front and rear wheel:

Then, without unbending your legs, you begin to shift back, simultaneously straightening your arms. At some point, the front wheel will lift off the ground. If you are afraid of falling on your back, keep your finger on the rear brake, so you can react in time and prevent a fall by simply pressing the brake lever. Never pull the steering wheel towards you by bending your arms, this is the wrong technique!

2. Spread our legs

After the front wheel is high enough into the air, you should spread your legs and "stand" on the pedals. When you get up, your hands and handlebars are down, this will be the beginning of the next stage.

3. Push the steering wheel, tuck the legs

At the top, when you are practically vertically standing on the pedals, you need to simultaneously begin to draw in your legs and push the steering wheel forward and up. This is where the contact pedals help, people start to pull the bike with their feet, instead of compressing them, this is the wrong technique.

At first, you can get small jumps, but over time your bannik will grow to a decent size, you will learn how to combine a manual and a bunny hop, jump over obstacles in the form of benches, pedestrians and curbs, and also use this technique on trampolines.

Professional hint: Look at your friend's face during his banquet and try not to die of laughter.

The guys at GMBN have a great video where Neil has laid out all the steps. Serge Rasklad has kindly translated it: