How To Start With Flatland Tricks For Bmx Cycling

How To Start With Flatland Tricks For Bmx Cycling

The Flatland BMX style is carried out in open and level width. Flatland tricks do not involve jumps and ramps. Instead, it is necessary to manipulate the bicycle in several positions, a bit like the BMX break dance. If you are familiar with BMX and its general tricks such as twists and jumps of rabbit, then you will learn the flatland quite fast. However, flatland tricks require excellent balance and strict control of the BMX. Start with the basic flatland tricks and get used to moving the BMX in a slow and controlled manner.

Find a wide and flat space to practice your tricks. Ideal places include car parks, playgrounds and outdoor tennis courts. Make sure you are using the BMX solid freestyle with four wheel pins. This is ideal for walking flatland style.

Familiarize yourself with a selection of flatland BMX tricks before you go out to practice. You will find tricks that appear on BMX websites, such as the list of flatland tricks for beginners that appear in the "Resources" section.

Get used to controlling your speed using a braking technique called plumage. Gently press the brakes in very short bursts to decrease your speed, instead of pressing the lever all the way to bring the bike to a standstill.

Experiment standing on your back pegs. Get a little speed, then step back one foot at a time so that both feet are in the rear spikes. Control the fade speed of the brakes, and lean to maintain balance and steer the bike.

Try turning the handlebar 180 degrees. Stand on the left rear peg with the left foot. Grab the left handlebar grip with your right hand and pull quickly to pull the bars of the handlebar in a full turn in the opposite direction. Turn it to the right path with the same movement. This is one of the easiest flatland tricks, according to the Jebikes website.

Perform a pogo. Drive slowly, then pass both feet to the rear spikes. Stop the bike with the front brake and put your favored foot on the rear tire. Change your weight to this foot to start getting the rear tire going in reverse. Pull the front of the bike so that it is vertical and put both feet on the rear pins. Let the bike run, then get on the rear tire in the pogo style.

Goes backwards getting a bit of speed, then shifts the feet to the opposite pedals. Sit on the handlebar and uncross the hands. Place each hand on the handles of the bars.Keep the balance in the bars, and then turn when the bike begins to decrease. Practice to get the trick in a smooth move.

Warnings

Wear helmets and helmets when learning new tricks. You're going to fall, it's only a matter of time.

Video Tutorial: FIRST 5 EASIEST BEGINNER BMX TRICKS!! (IN DEPTH).

Like This? Share With Friends: