5 easy but spectacular BMX tricks for beginners

The BMX freestyle discipline does not consist of riding on bicycle paths in the park, but of a whole pool of different tricks, slides and jumps. Of these, we can single out those that are basic and mandatory to learn. All because they are the basis of more complex combinations. If you decide to take up BMX riding, you will definitely need to start your way with these basics.

Bunny Hop

The very first and most important BMX jump to learn. All other bike tricks are based on it. During the execution, first the front wheel comes off the ground, and then the rear wheel. The landing takes place on two wheels at once.

Nikita Paustyan

professional BMX rider

Bunny Hop is necessary for moving around the city, to overcome bumps without any problems and not to lose speed. It is very cool if you have mastered it qualitatively. This is the element that is basic and fundamental for learning all other tricks on the BMX.

Air

It may seem that this jump is for advanced riders, but no. It’s also a basic element. Basically, it’s a ramp departure that will help you gain speed and accelerate to perform other jumps.

Barspin

“Bar” in layman’s terms. It consists of making a 360 degree turn of the bike’s handlebars. Over time you will learn to do two bars or combine this element with other, more complicated ones.

Drop

You’ve definitely thought about where you can jump off a bike, or you’ve seen others do it. The Drop element is a simple jump down from any obstacle in the park or in the straight.

Fakie

One of the elements on balance and reverse cycling – back to front. Like Bunny Hop, you will definitely need it in your riding, trust me.

Nikita: When learning Fakie, the main thing is to be patient. Tricks related to balances are always difficult. The main thing is to stay on the bike correctly: pull it behind you, stay above the rear wheel and try to stay “in the saddle” at all costs. The key to learning it is to understand how it works technically, and then it’s a matter of desire and time.

These aren’t all the tricks you can learn as a beginner, but you’ll definitely have enough for a month or two once you start riding. With them, you’ll stop thinking of yourself as the “white crow” at the skate park, and you’ll look at BMX freestyle competitions from a whole new perspective.

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