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The Ultimate Guide to Cycling Tricks
A map of bike tricks from a first small hop to advanced moves, with protective gear, safe places to practise and a step-by-step way to progress.
Tricks and Stunts
Big-picture trick guides for different riders and every season, safety first.
Start here · Essential guide
A map of bike tricks from a first small hop to advanced moves, with protective gear, safe places to practise and a step-by-step way to progress.
Ten bike skills and tricks suited to autumn, with advice on wet leaves, fading light and keeping practice on grippy, dry surfaces.
Ten bike skills and tricks for spring, starting with relearning basics after winter, checking the bike and watching for mud and loose gravel.
Ten bike skills and tricks for long summer days, with heat, hydration, sun protection and busy skatepark etiquette built into the plan.
Ten low-speed bike tricks for winter, many suited to indoors or clear dry ground, with ice warnings and cold-weather warm-ups.
Where to practise bike tricks safely: skateparks, pump tracks and empty lots compared with roads and paths, plus the rules and etiquette at parks.
A pre-session safety checklist for bike tricks covering helmet and pads, a quick bike check, the riding surface, a spotter and knowing when to stop.
A level-by-level table of bike skills and tricks from beginner to expert, with the prerequisite each one needs before it is worth trying.
How adults can learn bike tricks sensibly: start with low-risk skills, protect the joints, choose a suitable bike and progress slower than teenagers.
For experienced riders: how to build toward harder tricks using foam pits, ramps and coaching, with honest limits and full protection.
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