Wheelie's

Wheelie are again one of those things that you need to master, not just in order to pull the girls but to help you get over obstacles and going over the handle bars when doing drop off's

The best way to practice this is to lay a stick over the trail, then you can practice your timing without having to worry about smashing into the object.

1. In a nice even gear (not too high, not too low) start pedalling in straight line, when beginning its a good idea to yet the front ring into granny gear and the rear into the second or third gear.

2. Lean forward placing your weight over the bars, and get your leading foot ( the foot that leads when your ride with your pedals level) into the upright position.

3. Slide you butt back slightly of the back of the saddle, a couple of inch's should do.

4. Push down with your leading for, pull up on the handle bars but pull the handle bars towards your chest so that your body is the same position, before and after getting the front wheel of the floor, this will help you keep your balance

5. Once you have the wheel of the floor you need to find you balancing point, keeping pedalling though, as this is what is keeping the front wheel up

6. If the front comes up to far, feather the rear brake

7. If the Front starts to fall pedal harder and move that weight further backwards.

8. If you have a problem keeping your side wards balance then as you lift the bars, turn them slightly to one side. Keep your balance by shifting your knees in and out and side to side.