Bunny Hops | MTB Skills: Practice Like a Pro #23

In this episode, Simon helps @linnearooke get on the right track for Bunny Hops! It's a very unique skill in mountain biking that requires the rider to actually push the bike around a bit by pulling up on the handlebars, and also pushing them forward to complete the arc.
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Following his own Pro Downhill mountain bike racing career, Simon Lawton (Owner and Founder) has spent the last 25 years analyzing the top riders in the world to understand the tiniest details that contribute to their greatest successes, and also any weaknesses that are holding them back. With an exceptional understanding of kinesiology, Simon has developed his own teaching curriculum that explains the incredible relationship between human and machine. He has trained top pro mountain bike racers across the world, and his foundational techniques apply equally to beginner riders. His on-bike drills allow you to break down complex skills on the bike and develop correct techniques.
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ABOUT LINNEA ROOKE
Linnea has been racing locally in the pro category, but until this year she had almost no formal training and was held back by major gaps in her technique. While she was able to carry speed well on straight downhills and high-bermed turns, she lacked foundational cornering skills and was timid in the air. In Feb 2020, she met up with Fluidride to help with a filming trip in Baja, and was fascinated by Simon's teaching methods. Wanting to be part of this mission, she left her career in healthcare in July 2020 to officially join the Fluidride team as COO. We started filming this series to document her journey of cleaning up bad habits, adding new skills to her toolkit, and chasing her dream of riding with style.
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[@yellow6ird]

I've struck gold coming across this channel.

[@Fluidride]

Thank You! We are happy you found us! -Simon

[@therevin7]

100% agree.

[@casestudymtb]

I truly love how many different approaches there are to this technique, literally everyone who can hop has something different and new to share. Great addition to the collective of killer hopping videos!

[@winnguyen443]

My favorite channel on KZbin. Simon , your the easiest guy to listen too on all of KZbin. Not just MTB. One thing , that high speed hop looked more English than American,

[@bouzouki2006]

13 minutes well invested. Thanks Simon (and Linnea)! :)

[@JessHines]

Despite being very comfortable bunny hopping on a BMX bike (and up to 36" last time I could really try, when I didn't have wrist injuries), a long 29er is a different animal, so I went out practicing yesterday using some things in here, and improved a bunch! He mentioned filming yourself, which I second. I did and saw I was shifting my weight much farther back (like for a manual) than I thought I was. The other thing I realized is that with the length and height of a mountain bike, it's almost like you have to wait half a second after pulling the front up to push forward, or else you have a low quick hop instead of a higher, more leisurely one, so also give that a try; it's more like pull-pull-pull-then-push rather than just a quick pull-push.

[@kennysmontiel4254]

Thanks!

[@traildogisla]

New to the channel over in the UK, watched the manual video, went and practiced and made the most progress that I have in years, the tip on pulling shoulder blades together and down really helped. Really keen to get out and practice bunny hops after this video.

[@oningsur954]

His final jump... daym..👍👍👍👌

[@mrlaforgephysics]

Literally subbed for the bronco!

[@Fluidride]

We'll be searching for the bronco again! Must have it -Linnea

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Load, pull, push. I’ve just taught a fellow fifty+ rider by using this as a spoken mantra. She liked how speaking it out loud at normal talking speed helped her lock on & time doing the three driving elements, she wasn’t worrying about peripheral things. Finally she’s feeling confident to go on one of our local flowing blue/red downhill trails where there’s a need to either bunny hop a dozen water-bars (fun) or crawl over them at slow speed (a drag). Result; thank you👍.

[@AlbertoOnWheels]

I've been trying to do the bunny hop, but I've been stuck at not been able to lift the back wheel. I think this new combo of steps load, pull and push may actually help. Can't wait to try it.

[@jangriesel5056]

Subscribed - for the bronco!!!

[@Fluidride]

Oh my gosh the Bronco. Hoping to see it again. -Linnea

[@z0han705]

This is the first video I've seen on this channel and my first reaction before the camera focused on Simon's face was like "Damn this young dude has a deep voice for his age and ripped arms for a mountain biker". I totally like the idea that you don't need to perform a complete manual for the bunny hop. Great video and channel btw!

[@TCK71]

Excellent tutorial, looks like lovely place to practice too. 👍

[@chidorex]

Great video! Thanks for the insight. Baja... I figured it had to be someplace in Mexico. Nice!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching, Rex!

[@labzoli1]

Best bunny hop explanation video

[@nrmrvrk]

Great video working with Linnea on hopping technique. Thanks for creating this. Legit hop at the end too Simon!

[@IMikePlays]

Ngl the "pressure under the handlebar" helped me a ton, thanks!

[@VonSC2]

Man, Lee McCormack and Alex Bogusky put out the best bunny hop tutorial last week...but this might be even better! mtb coach wars! 😆 great job as always guys super helpful

[@Fluidride]

Thanks. Those guys are awesome coaches, so I really appreciate the kind words. -Simon

[@rinky_dinky]

this tutorial is more of the classic american bunny hop and it can go really really high. Lee puts out a video that gets the job done to hop small things (and easy to learn), but according to him if you want to do big hops, its basically back to this technique

[@sL4UgHtA]

Simon got some veins pumping in his arms. Wtf 0:28 ! ;-) Great video, as always. Thanks!

[@Fluidride]

Hah yes he is super fit!! And makes this stuff look easy

[@fernandoarcab4113]

Nice video. ¡Viva México!

[@Fluidride]

Thank you Fernando! We're looking forward to being back in Mexico for a few months this winter! :) -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@cristiant8736]

Very good tutorial! Thank you!

[@therevin7]

I learn something every video. Really great teaching style!

[@Fluidride]

Thank you very much! Glad you're enjoying and learning! - Coach Kagen

[@Jacob99174]

I hope I age healthy as this man

[@shlomosuissa6798]

The best explained you are the best teacher respect to your teachings and yes shes a dam good rider as well 😀

[@mikesierra2260]

Cheers Linnea, I am happy to see that you have apparently no issues with the aftermath of your accident. All the best to you

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for all your support! Wheelies / manuals / bunny hops were definitely the last motion to feel good, but now it's like it never happened. 😁 -Linnea

[@marcusmcclintock4508]

Brilliant practical tips to improve technique, thanks 👍😊

[@BIIIKES]

When did Cobra Kai start riding MTB? Kidding- love this channel. Great chemistry and clear instruction!!

[@ashwinamanna2465]

we need another more in depth video on this. Especially focusing on centered body position and how to lift the wheel with the arms, and the third part about shoving the bike forward. And how this approach contrats with the manual approach where movement of lower body moves farther back for a manual initiation

[@mikemichaels4500]

The way they are hopping in this video is how I naturally do it. I felt like I was wrong because other videos emphasized shifting your weight way back into position for a manual.

[@FrostyFingers]

Hey man you HAVE the best videos for tutorial ever! I mean this is so well explained

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for the awesome feedback - we appreciate it!

[@istiboytv]

Whoa!.. nice jump out there..

[@TheRotundRider]

This was the first time that I've bridged the gap between Manual lift and proper Bunny hop lift. My mind couldn't figure out how to shoot back, and then up somehow. Can't wait to try this out.

[@Fluidride]

That's awesome!!! Can't wait to hear about it! 🤘🏼 - Coach Kagen

[@ArmTheCreative]

instant LIKE for intro!!!!

[@oliverbourne9599]

Super interesting as always. As you probably know, you are proposing a different technique with less steps in it from the 'normal' pre-manual to explosive stand and tuck/scoop back with feet. Looking forward to trying this to see if it gets me higher by pulling up on the bars instead of trying to raise the front with the manual technique first

[@Fluidride]

Surprisingly I've never watched any tutorials online or taken any classes on coaching technique. I prefer to just relay to riders what it feels like to me to ride after years of wanting to be the best rider I can. I actually started coaching before anyone I know of (1996) so there were no classes to take or KZbin videos to watch. I do the same with yoga and other things I teach. Teaching is easier for me without any memorization of how to do things, or even without knowing how others teach it. Teaching is very personal and internal for me, even though I do share it with a lot of folks. I am often asked about manuals and hops, which you might have noticed I addressed in the video. Thanks for continuing to watch Oliver!

[@eldelabicidecolores]

I mean, this is a late answer, so you probably know it already. "Pre-manual" gets you higher. Since you can pull up the front wheel higher.

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

In the old bmx days..70's & 80s we called the modern day bunny hop a Bronco..because it resembled a bucking bronco. The bunny hop was the English bunny hop of today. Made it a lot easier to distinguish the too.

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

two

[@Fluidride]

I love that name. Does really fit it well. Good stuff.

[@rinky_dinky]

i really appreciate the smaller digestable chunks of video here in KZbin, i really appreciate your Website fluidride, its really great stuff, but i often fall asleep watching those videos on the site :D.

[@papalazarou7880]

Great channel! 🇬🇧

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching! 🥳

[@crankerson]

you're an amazing instructor

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much!! -Simon

[@airmondb7345]

Watching from Qatar! Very clear explanation.

[@Fluidride]

Wow this is so cool! We're honored to have you watching from Qatar -Linnea

[@jimbo4203]

Cool how you explained it , i still use the hop all the time on the trails but i rear wheel hop too , just depends on the obstacle

[@Mach400]

You guys are good instructors!

[@Fluidride]

We appreciate you watching! -Linnea

[@mengley]

Another great video, great to meet you at Duthie last week!

[@Shacko117]

Iv always done it way differently. The half manual way.. I must try this method 👍

[@Fluidride]

Let us know how it goes!

[@josh_za]

Her bike looks so dialed. The suspension looks literally perfect. 🤙 Makes me so excited for my bike that I’m getting in about a month, as when I tried it the suspension felt much better than the bike I have now.

[@yengsabio5315]

On a hardtail?

[@josh_za]

@@yengsabio5315 Nope, on a 2016 stumpjumper. Worked well but started to break down lately.

[@atharvadeo4556]

Its good to see Rachel Green learning the hops!

[@marie-claudeg.4128]

👍 really helping!!!

[@LunaDark888]

You are a very good instructor!

[@Fluidride]

Thank You! -Simon

[@daveeh2930]

great episode guys , loved it

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much for watching, Davee! -Linnea

[@chilatelover]

Man there are so many opinions on this topic. I like this approach the best

[@ALPapawisTV]

Learn a lot watching those tricks..i rang the bell and connect..

[@gemh.e.1576]

NEW SUB! NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN THIS TRICKS! THANKS!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for joining the party!

[@totalchaos80]

First off dude gives me hope that not only can you ride for a long time, but you can also continue to shred into our later year's. Secondly I need a woman like Linnea! Beautiful and obsessed with Mountain Biking.

[@juluisreyes9094]

Awesome guys..hehe

[@dehumanizer21]

Looks like Simon has the new Evil Offering.

[@Fluidride]

He does! And I got to ride one for a bit... dreamy. -Linnea

[@rctayas]

Nice informative video...I need to go back to practice bunny hops...I managed about 12” two years ago but now I’m having hard time clearing 6” for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Fluidride]

Oh wow 12" is a lot! Is this on the same bike? Good luck with your practicing! -Linnea

[@rctayas]

@@Fluidride yup specialized Fuse hard tail

[@leroygibb9243]

Damn good tutorial and that Send was 👌😎

[@gabeenright6218]

I’ve been riding bikes for 40 years and never learned to bunny hop. Just took up mountain biking and decided I should learn. After watching only this video I was hopping the next time out on my bike!!! Thanks

[@v1d300]

I am going to get back to do some bunnyhops. I was trying them a year ago but failed, will try with your method. Would love to see one video like this for endos, especially around a switchback.

[@ChuyR.]

Just bunny hop every sidewalk around the neighborhood, it took me months, but thats how i mastered the bunny hop, it is my favorite trick tbh.

[@v1d300]

@@ChuyR. I tried months but I can't wheelie nor bunnyhop.

[@ChuyR.]

@@v1d300 ok, this video should work for you, good luck my friend

[@Fluidride]

If you want to learn how to turn on the front wheel for a switchback, we teach that on our website at www.fluidrideonline.com. It's free for 2 weeks so you could see that at on charge. That is the most advanced way to do REALLY tight switchbacks, but is not the fastest in most instances. Linnea and I demonstrated proper switchback form earlier in this series which you can find on this page. hope that helps! -Simon

[@skyeleslie8442]

Thanks for an awesome tutorial!🔥 Quick question, is bunny hops possible or harder to do on a hardtail?? Compared to full suspension?

[@billk4019]

Finally someone explains how to lift the bars after the pre-load. Nice video thank you!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching, Bill! -Linnea

[@MtbRN2MD]

Damn that distant hop!! 😳😳

[@sprazztafarimd7975]

Linnea I love you!

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Wow awesome I doing Bunny Hops great video 👍😎🙏

[@michael_g3726]

Riding bmx in the 80's we actually called this hop a "bronco".

[@HighVybeTribe]

And bunnyhop was Getting both wheels off the ground at the same time

[@chadodom5048]

I'm going to have to break down and take some lessons this spring. Great videos and instruction. You should check your links in the description, for some reason they're not working for me.

[@Fluidride]

Thank you for telling us! Hopefully they're fixed now... can't quite understand why they work in some places and not others 🤣. We'd love to have you join for in-person lessons! -Linnea

[@dannyrasmussen5700]

this is gold. best instructions on youtube.

[@shaddowflaresme]

"OOOOOOOHHH YEAHHH!" - Kool Aid Man 😂

[@Fluidride]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cesaramora7712]

TODOS SANTOS BAJA MEXICO 🇲🇽 MTB

[@powskier]

Great tips! Probably the best I've seen. Is this place in SoCal?

[@Fluidride]

Thanks! This is Todos Santos, BCS in Mexico. -Simon

[@danielgmur6486]

Subscribed for the bronco.

[@Fluidride]

Do it for the bronco!!! We're glad to have you Daniel :) - Coach Kagen

[@JustMeNoOther]

This guy is mixture between Mr. Bean, Rob Halford and the voice of the guy that sings Chocolate Rain.

[@baby_jay_guitar]

Nice so nice I subbed

[@Fluidride]

Thanks so much for watching! -Linnea

[@tnordquist3296]

question on initial move: it looks like you are initiating the sequence by compressing, then shoving the bars forward ever so slightly before the leg extension. Is this accurate?

[@БатоБалданов-у4к]

Умничка) приятно видеть девушку на велосипеде, которая учит трюки

[@velomtb777]

Самое неправильное обучение Банни хопу)

[@soultribe9]

Those bikes 😮🤤🤤😈

[@ionutfelicitari9328]

Tips on learning this on a fat bike?

[@stephencutajar2548]

MTBs were designed to climb mountains and yet you have to push the bike up a little hill :), BTW great video, I just turned 61 and I'm still trying to learn new tricks.

[@Fluidride]

Sometimes it's all about conserving energy, especially filming all day in the sun. :) Glad you're liking the videos and you're never too old to learn new tricks, awesome to see you still riding Stephen! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@ppkgaming210]

Tight

[@NekadChannel]

Good tutorial 🔥

[@Fluidride]

Thanks Nekad Channel 🔥 Glad you liked it! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@trailnscaleRC]

where in Mexico is this? that Huck at the end was epic!!!

[@Fluidride]

Todos Santos, BCS. (An hour north of Cabo). Yeah, I was pretty nervous to send that last one! Glad it worked out - whew!! -Simon

[@Pozitivi]

Nice video and riding :)

[@chrisperrywv]

She has to be just about the best student

[@Fluidride]

She certainly is! She is really diligent with her practice. Makes teaching her new skills SO much easier! -Simon

[@dockilat5576]

That yellow Bronco kept looking at her.

[@Fluidride]

We can only hope! 🤩 Still dreaming of that bronco! -Linnea

[@Sabbra]

Can you do that with a dry bike?

[@Paulklampeeps]

Hi is mastering bunnyhop will help on jumping or it's a different thing thanks!!

[@urbanphotographer]

It helps!

[@dennispikephotography]

Similar but not the same. I’m better at bunny hops than jumps.

[@Fluidride]

Very different. With hopping, there is no jump to do the work for us. Jumping should be MUCH less physical. We have a bunch of tutorials on jumping, so be sure to check those out!

[@doctorpc4x4]

Linnea The hand keep pointing towards the Bronco but the words were not coming out

[@Fluidride]

Hahaha speechless! I'm on a plane to Mexico right now, hoping for a bronco sighting... -Linnea

[@goatio007]

Sent!

[@mannyfnsc29]

Oh man, you should've made Linnea practice hopping over the "bs" at 2:15! Another great video nonetheless..you guys really make such a good team. Excellent coaching and a grade A student..well, aside from the sex on wheels distraction 😏

[@Fluidride]

OH such a missed opportunity! 🤣. Manny you need to be our new director! -Linnea

[@mannyfnsc29]

Haha, you don't want that Linnea. People would get hurt, cows would go missing..it'd be a logistical nightmare. I'll run errands.😉

[@tak6083]

You should make a video with Lee McCormack

[@luisvaca1892]

I’ve been a fan since the 90s. Where in Mexico did you film this? Come visit us in MC....

[@Fluidride]

Ah so cool! Thank you for your long-time support of Fluidride! This was filmed in Todos Santos 🥳

[@jjessema]

Were you in Mexico the time You were filming this vídeo?

[@Fluidride]

Todos Santos, BCS...southern Baja.

[@eaacbcs]

Is this in Todos Santos? 😯

[@Fluidride]

It is! I live here in the winter. -Simon

[@salvadorgarciadealba1040]

Bienvenidos a México!

[@Fluidride]

Gracias!

[@RaulLopez-mn5xs]

Would the quality of the suspension matter? Because I only have a walmart full suspension bike :(

[@Fluidride]

Well, while expensive bikes work better, the technique for riding the bike is the same. Practice up and you will be hopping curbs in no time! -Simon

[@enzzomolinari6805]

6:07 CFE truck? They're in México?

[@Fluidride]

Hi Enzzo! You're right, we were in Mexico last winter and we'll be back again this winter with guided tours. Check it out at fluidride.com/baja-mexico! - Coach Kagen

[@efrenmh]

Great video!!..., it looks that you are in a Mexican Town..., where was you film this video???

[@Fluidride]

Thats' correct, good eye Efren! We were in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico, where we have guided tours in the winter time! You can check the tour out here: fluidride.com/baja-mexico - Coach Kagen

[@juanjuan-ng9ys]

where is that place?, looks like a town in mexico or latam

[@Fluidride]

It’s Todos Santos, Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@martinpadilla3264]

Are you hitting it🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@ErnestoRivera86]

Where is this location? Baja California, Mexico? 🤗

[@Fluidride]

Yes! In Todos Santos 🥳

[@johnarnold6623]

“The nineties was 20 years ago” “No, thirty years… :(“ Me, every time I play my music in the car

[@monicaestefaniaruvalcabama6138]

In what part of Mexico are you? Looks beautiful

[@Fluidride]

Todos Santos BCS!

[@radskeytv395]

How I wish that I can do bunny hop also dude.