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Bunny hop: clear curbs on a bike

Bunny hop: clear curbs on a bike

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 Summary: The episode by Andrés Díaz teaches how to clear curbs on a bicycle using the Bunny Hop, turning curb fear into fun and emphasizing safety, efficiency, and style. It presents a three-phase technique (load front wheel, level/float, lift rear wheel) with a simple mantra (load, lift, pass), plus preparation tips, equipment considerations, and safe practice spaces. The content covers a detailed step-by-step progression, common mistakes with fixes, a practical practice schedule, safety etiquette, and motivational guidance. It also offers extra tricks, a mini-challenge, and prompts to reflect on progress and fear. Key points: - Purpose: gain safety (reduce flats), maintain cadence, and improve feel and enjoyment. - Three-phase method: load the front wheel, level/float, then lift the rear wheel, with a smooth landing. - Preparation: helmet, gloves, seat height, tire pressure, safe practice area, and avoiding distractions. - Practice progression: Day 1 front-wheel lift on flat ground; Day 2 cross a line; Day 3 a low curb; daily scheduling. - Common mistakes and fixes: look ahead, hips and body movement, avoid yanking the bars, manage speed, and use rear brake lightly if needed. - Safety and etiquette: practice away from traffic and pedestrians; film yourself to improve. - Extra tips: breath rhythm, hip-driven motion, and techniques to gain height efficiently. - Mindset and motivation: supportive phrases, questions to set goals, and small challenges to build confidence. Remeber you can contact me at andresdiaz@bestmanagement.org
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