Can you do it?

The lowdown

Bunny hop up onto a kerb, ledge or box, then roll off the far side and land compressed and rolling.

Fun fact

It is the first thing you do with a bunny hop once you have one, and every ledge trick starts by getting on the ledge.

Tips

Hop earlier than feels necessary and land with your knees and elbows soft. Start on a kerb, not a box.

Why it isn't working4 common mistakes

Hopping too late. Pop about a bike and a half before the kerb; a late hop catches the front wheel.
Hopping as high as you can. Just enough height to land on top and keep rolling; extra height wastes your balance.
Landing with straight legs. Land slightly compressed so your knees soak up the drop and the bike keeps moving.
Coasting in at flat-hop speed. Put in one extra crank so you still have speed once you are on top.

What you need

BMX bike, helmet, and pads for ramps and rails

The road to it2 steps

The road to it

Bunny Hop
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Where to practise

Street tricks want ledges and rails. find spots with ledges near you →

Where it sits

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Street tricks at Easy on BMX

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Easy

Difficulty 2 of 5

Why it's Easy: It is the bunny hop with a target and a timing. The hop itself is unchanged; what is new is judging the distance to the edge and landing soft enough to keep rolling.

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Same trick, other sports

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