Better Bunny Hops In 1 Day - How To Bunny Hop

BunnyHops are one of the most useful skills to learn for mountain biking, in this video I am going to show you some of my favorite drills and teach you how to bunnyhop!
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0:00 Intro
00:25 Overview
01:08 Bunny Hop Attempt Without Coaching
01:39 Part #1 Of The Hop
03:47 Part #2 The Rear Wheel Lift
05:40 Part #3 The Arm Movement
07:18 Quick Recap
07:40 After Coaching
09:14 Bunnyhopping a box
09:30 Bunnyhopping Full Suspension
10:40 Overview

[@ads2600]

I've been riding for years but never really learned the basics, these tutorials have all been great. The fact that you actually are teaching someone who's making a lot of the same mistakes I do really makes your videos vastly better than 99% of the other videos where someone who's been doing these things since childhood is trying to explain something they don't even remember not being able to do. Keep them coming!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so cool to hear! Thank you :)

[@garyindiana2127]

That's the perfect way to put it, agree 100

[@szymonkowalski6215]

Agree too! This how You explain basics is very understandable for beginners 😉 keep going!

[@sas6045]

Nicely said!

[@milanjacob6603]

totally agree, I think the thing for me is that not everyone rides a full sus and the motion is probably a tiny bit different. So thanks for these videos seeing someone who has never done a bunny hop do one relatively easily after practice is quite motivating too!

[@BrianRouse]

I’m literally in a nearby parking lot watching this and trying it out.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha that's awesome Brian!

[@levijackson161]

Same

[@djgoodday]

Has it worked out yet

[@FakemakerJoey]

Same it didn't help

[@MetalDetectingEurope_]

Me too

[@scottgerstenberg9551]

I'm a 50 year old guy that fell in love with mountain biking just a few years ago. Your videos have helped me tremendously and have me excited to go play on my bike in the street. (I feel like my neighbors are judging me. Lol) Thank you@

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is awesome! Let them judge haha, our neighbors thing we are weird too haha

[@jonathanmatthews4774]

They won't be judging after they see a 50 year old guy do a 50" bunny hop or a 50' wheelie!

[@florihupf]

Keep at it!

[@romythedog2009]

I am not that young anymore mi self, and mi neighbours are watching me weird also. I just dont give a thing. Some ppl laugh at me some dont. Life its to short to give a damn about that sh.. I am having so much fun practicing on mi atreet trial and i won’t let anyone take that from me. Keep up doin what makes u feel alive.

[@stevemccauley3996]

Also in my early 50's, Scott. I can almost hear my neighbours sniggering when I got out in all my kit. Ya know what though? It doesn't matter. We're exercising, we're doing what we loves, and we're old enough not to give a flying toss what anyone thinks :)

[@freddiedelchamps5910]

Dude. The sticking your chin past the stem. That was it for me. I could sorta manual. And sorta bunny hop but struggled to get the front wheel high enough to get a serious bunny hop. That immediately fixed it. Thank you so much, A+ coaching

[@AprilRideMTB]

Right on! That is so awesome!!

[@stevewestpalm]

The tenor of so much social media is negative and every time I watch these videos I feel so positive and stoked about going out and learning new skills. Keep up the great work!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I'm so glad! We try our best to keep things positive and supportive :) Thanks!

[@BeerBikes]

Dude, hands down you guys have the best tutorials!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Wow, thanks!

[@Dudemakesense]

@@AprilRideMTB What BeerBikes And Bourbon said is true

[@lidarman2]

So far, I concur!! They share details that are important like for example the arm movements. And well edited.

[@redrupt]

Kyle you deliver the instructions without being patronising or condescending, with a genuine sense of sharing, it is wonderful to hear. April you are so receptive to Kyles' advice and instruction you listen patiently and with great focus. It is a pleasure to try to put your suggestions into practice in my riding and move beyond old habits. Congrats and thanks.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much Timothy! We really appreciate your nice comment, helps motivate us to make more videos!

[@silverelovero3260]

I'm watching this in pajamas and having my morning cup of tea locked down in quarantine, that hyped me to dress up, take out the bike and shred my garden. Right now.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yes! That's awesome you got motivated. There are a lot of things you can practice at home!

[@bfkeats]

Watching a person actually learn these skills in a video is great. I'd love to see follow up videos for each skill to see how things progress and can be improved.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks! yeah we will do some follow up videos soon too!

[@LarisGush]

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[@lokmtb8503]

As a visual learner I really appreciate you adding in little things like reference lines for hips and rear axel. It helps put things into perspective and drive home the important body mechanics that are needed for these skills.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats awesome feedback! Thanks for always having the nicest comments Lok

[@marcbibeau1416]

Why am I internally cheering when she makes it? lol Love the vids.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha probably because we have all been there and remember those feelings of stoke when you get something new :)

[@rachelharrison8738]

i love how patient and supportive you are. the fact that your model is someone who is actually learning and not already a master helps so much as well. you're a good teacher and i can't wait to practice these tips.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much Rachel, we hope you see improvement!

[@blackmen8678]

Yeah I know before they were all really good at it and messing up but they are genuinely learning

[@jp93309]

Totally smiled when she cleared that box the first time. Made it look easy and showed really good progress. Lucky to be coached by someone with so much patience and encouragement who also knows his stuff.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you JP :)

[@AprilRideMTB]

We hope this video get you all bunny hopping in no time! Feel free to ask any questions below! Thanks so much for all the support!

[@jomom1652]

no one: Me:uhh ok

[@indrajithsmenon]

Is it possible to do with front suspension bike ? Rockrider st540 ... plz reply

[@indrajithsmenon]

Love you both 😍 From india

[@sonicmontana]

Do you have anything else that could help I can’t seem to get my back wheel up I used all the tips though

[@koobs4549]

I thought I could bunny hop until I saw this video but I am finding my technique is completely wrong. I can’t manual & so I am completely missing out on shifting my weight back over the rear axle. I can muscle the front end up by compressing over the front wheel & pulling straight up. The problem I guess is that I’m allowing my speed to carry the rear over the object & not the proper technique.

[@vaughanhatcher7133]

This video got me from practicing slightly wrong technique, not getting it and being frustrated, thinking I was never going to get it, to doing it properly in about 5 goes - as others have said, great to see a beginnner being coached and progressing - it makes it so much easier for us other beginners! Great series guys, love your work!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you Vaughan, glad you saw progress after watching this!

[@gyrafn]

What I love about your videos that not many others do, is that your giving us the view of experience from a beginner who doesn’t know how to do these tricks, it then allows us to relate and see any difficulties that your girlfriend is going through. Thank you so much, keep up the great work.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool to hear, thank you!

[@gyrafn]

Kyle & April - Ride Mtb all good.

[@Becco3]

First time I saw the video of April doing manuals on 1st attempt I said "ok easy, I can do better". I sat on my bike and realized that April is much more talented than me! :( Your videos are really really good, Kyle is very patient in teaching all the details

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha thank you! Yeah she is really talented and makes it super easy to coach :)

[@andytiedye]

She is way more talented than me too, and much stronger. I can't even do it as well as she does at the start, and I have been struggling with it for years. I don't have the explosive power to make it work.

[@eliasgarmo4509]

I've always loved riding my Bike but you make me want to ride more and learn more skills on the Bike. Thank you

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool! That makes me smile!

[@chilljlt]

This entire tutorial series with April is so amazing! Kyle is such a supportive , patient teacher. It's amazing to have a pro be so genuinely excited over baby steps in basic skills. This also sets the right expectations of progress for the learner , and above all, to really have fun! Would love to see advanced coaching series for the same skills once April has had time to internalise and have a bit of fun in the future. Absolutely love the content and positive and caring tutoring.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you :) Yeah we are having a lot of fun with it and are hoping we can keep it going for a while!

[@pavelisanbaev6947]

Thanks, guys. You're so positive and inspiring. Trying to learn how to bunny hop myself to teach my 4 yo kid. He just loves his bike, so I feel kinda obliged to inspire him to expand his experience beyond just riding around.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so awesome! Thanks Pavel!

[@craigscheel6344]

These have been some of the best tutorial videos. Breaking the steps down into separate drills make it seem so much more manageable. As a long time road biker moving to trail riding this has been so helpful.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Happy to help! Thank you so much for the comment too!

[@garyindiana2127]

I get so pumped on 1. Kyle's advice 2. April absorbing said advice and her progression and 3. getting to go do it myself! This channel is exactly what I need!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats awesome! Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@readysetdrone]

This is awesome! My first video to watch of yours. I've been mountain biking since the early 1990's and have never been any good at bunny hopping. Gonna give these drills a try and see how I do! Thanks Kyle and April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is awesome! Thank you!! It was fun chatting with you the other night!

[@fazza2104]

Did it work

[@cesarmpenarodriguez5927]

Man something that I like a lot is that you keep saying "great job" and " you are doing great" and It keeps her excited about learning more. Keep sending those "How to" Kyle, loving the channel.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you Cesar :)

[@OneDeltaMike]

Another great video! Many others have said it, but watching you give April instruction and then watching her learn the technique is soooo much better than just watching a pro make it look easy. Then your review of her progress and adding tips on how to improve just makes it even better. You guys make a great team, your coaching style is amazing and I sincerely hope you realize how much you’re helping so many others. I’m 62 and only rode road bikes till I got my first MTB a year ago, I’m hooked and am constantly working on improving. Wheelies, Manuals and drops are coming along pretty well, bunny hops are next! I’ve been to a couple clinics, but I swear I learn as much from your videos as I have from the clinics.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much Dave :) We have had a lot of fun making these for you guys!

[@clemj7928]

Hey man, I have watched many of your tutorials, and they have helped me greatly. I have finally understood the manual technique(After watching that video) and been able to apply it. After Years of trying! Thank you for your amazing helpful content

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to help! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@laceymontgomery1664]

My husband has been on the journey of teaching me how to mountain bike and it’s been really great to watch these videos. He’s the Kyle, I’m the April, and everything he’s been teaching me comes together and makes so much more sense while watching! Going step by step from square one has helped a lot!!! Please keep it up! Thank you!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you 😊

[@kevindotson5271]

Old fart (61+) that never rode anything like the challenges I see in the Texas Hill Country. These videos are amazing because trying to teach myself has not led to great results! These really teach the basics that I can never teach myself through "trial and failure". And having your great positive coaching, and a subject, April, who has real fear and then success is uplifting. Love it!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for such an nice comment, we are having a blast making these for you guys!

[@ursina78]

You are making by far the best mtb skill teaching videos with an outstanding didactical value! I am finally making progress because you' are analysing and correcting the beginners approach. April is very talented though and a fast learner. Great inspiring teamwork. Thank you!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to help! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ajgudgirl]

Patience, confidence and a Good teacher... Really Love this couple...👍

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! :)

[@michb6074]

Thanks for breaking down to 3 steps bc most you tubers or instructors would just teach front wheel lift, rear wheel lift and just say do it over and over until we get it. I also have to move forward right after manual and do rear wheel lift. Plus right body position before the preloading. Very well explained by Kyle. It motivates me to try after countless failures... Good job April, you get it so fast.

[@AprilRideMTB]

We are really happy to help! Its been a lot of fun doing these videos and seeing the response from you guys :)

[@michb6074]

@@AprilRideMTB Is that DJ aluminum frame? My DJ is a steel and heavier than trail bike. I can lift front wheel easier bc wheelbase is shorter. Is that why you told April to try with DJ first?

[@davidramcharan3338]

This girl has got serious skills and determination. Plus you’re a good instructor. Very patient 👍🏻

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you :)

[@kianamorelos7207]

This is the first time a bunny hop video has actually made any real sense to me! I can’t wait to try. (edit) -> Also, these videos have all been super helpful. I currently work in the bike industry so lots of the people I’m around are quite advanced. It’s really nice to see April making progress because that means I can improve too! So glad I found your channel.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yay! Thank you! :)

[@TheGeochemistry]

Damn April is a quick learner! I think you're short-selling yourself by posting these instructionals for free on KZbin - they're that good. I'm sorry I'm that old guy that keeps commenting, but your videos are right on. In the early 80s we used progressively bigger 2-by's on edge for practice runs (2X4, 2X6, etc). The bunny hop was a critical skill practiced in Austin on the steps of the Capital and on the new (then) Hill of Life access on the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool! I actually lived in Austin for two winters, such a cool city!

[@grantfindlay]

Kyle, you have amazing patience, great teaching dude. I'm over 50 and am watching your vids to learn better MTB riding.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much!

[@tomwhite3088]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for breaking it down into different drills/tips. This has helped me tremendously.

[@AprilRideMTB]

You are so welcome!

[@dgc21208]

I've seen many bike instructional videos and there is definitely something about watching progression AND your teaching style, Kyle. If you worked in the school, you'd be teacher of the year in short order.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thanks, that means a lot :)

[@perrystalsisworldofbiology767]

This was a great lesson. When I was young....in the 1980s i was the first kid in my street to get a BMX. Now in my fifties I ride nearly every day on my MTB and want to push the boundaries of my skills. In regard to bunny hops, my fear is when doing a manual that i'm just gonna fall off. But i'll keep on trying. I think i've watched too many motorcycle fail videos.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That's awesome Warren, just make sure you cover your rear brake for manuals and a hot tip on bunny hops is some protection on your shins while you are learning!

[@yuurishibuya4797]

I love it when you summaries things, and when you ask April what did she feel was most important. Bringing in someone who doesn’t know and training them to do it in front of camera and finally getting their inputs is a big confidence booster for me. Next challenge: Fireball, it’s time for “Parking lot bunny hops”!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool to hear :) thank you so much for the nice comment!

[@zackaryschneider8652]

I like ur toutorials because I’m pretty new to MTB and you show someone learning instead of just you, the pro just getting up on stage and nailing it. It really shows me what I’m doing right vs wrong

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Zackary! We are glad our videos are relatable 😊

[@franciscoramirez-nb4er]

Perfect energy into your vids. You both bring a lot of good vibes in learning.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!!

[@timfitzgerald4055]

April's pony tail is a perfect wind vane. In slow or stopped motion, it shows precise technique moments at when she ascends, travels in the air and then descends!

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha never noticed that! Nice spot!

[@monkeyzeetube]

Thanks Kyle..This video is a birthday(June19) gift to me..It really helps me do bunnyhop right. For a 54 year old man, this is a big journey..April is very inspirational too..Cheers from Sydney Australia

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is awesome! Happy Birthday!!

[@bruceb5481]

You are the best,,,period. The way you break every move into every single, small step is great. I instruct snowboarding and skiing and use similar methods except I don't have April. What a effective way to teach. You guys are great together. I'm learning things I couldn't get before. Thank you, Kyle and April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for all of the kind words :) its been really fun and honestly this was never intended to be a popular thing but just to kind of document and share her progression so the fact that people are enjoying it makes us both super happy!

[@craigsayler]

Your videos are exactly what my boys and I needed, to figure out what we were missing in drops, bunnyhops, wheelies and so on. W greatly appreciate your thorough instructions! Great teachers!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching :)

[@kcpth]

Kyle and April: 1) another fantastic videos... keep em coming love watching it 2) Kyle... u teach it in a way that's easy to digest 3) I dont think I will nearly be as skilled as April 4) u guys are such a great looking couple... cheers!

[@AprilRideMTB]

You rock! Thank you so much for the kind comment :)

[@somefuckindude]

As someone who grew up riding BMX, I don't need these tutorials. But I watched a few of your videos just to check them out because I thought it was cool that April wanted to learn how to do these tricks and I was stoked to see her progress so much, so fast. Kyle, you're lucky to have a girlfriend like that (oh, and it doesn't hurt that she's hot too! lol) and I know you must be really proud of her. She has drive to learn, brains to pick up on your tips so fast and the bravery to go for it! Kyle, you give some pretty good instrcuction and tutelage for people to pick up on. Props to both of you! Seeing April conquer the drop-in and start progressing doing wheelies and bunny-hops and the smile she had afterwards had me smiling ear to ear.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for the kind comment, yeah its been so fun to see her progressing and she is such a great person too. I feel super lucky and i really hope we can do this full time for the next year or two to help as many people as possible :)

[@ODIN_xx]

You’re a great teacher. I’ve watched dozens of videos and yours is the one that makes the most sense in learning how to bunny hop. Thanks.

[@AprilRideMTB]

You are so welcome! Thanks!

[@kelseyyu2144]

OMG! April was really awesome! I will try every step that you taught in the video! Congratulation, April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thezolrack8362]

The best explanation on how to bunny hop I’ve ever seen, I still can’t jump lol, however it is very helpful. Keep up the videos.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! Will do!

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[@davidgriffin8549]

Hi Kyle & April, Thanks for putting these videos together. I sometimes struggle to get my wife out on the trails with me. She watched a couple of your tutorials last Saturday and joined me and our boys on Sunday. She had a good time and I think part of that is because of what she learned from you. Your teaching approach and focus on the fundamental elements are the best combination I've seen on KZbin. Well Done!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so awesome! We are so stoked to be helping people enjoy it more and hopefully we can continue to do so :)

[@jc2044]

You are one of the best, if not the best instructor on KZbin. Kudos to April for risking her life to help you prove it.

[@dysco9858]

I’ve watched other bunny hop videos and I haven’t been able to do it. Seeing April make the same mistakes I do is what really helped me. Thanks guys

[@AprilRideMTB]

You are so welcome! I hope this one helps!

[@jessica8572]

You and April make it look so easy, but I’m getting a great workout in trying to practice 😅

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah editing really speeds up the process haha these usually take us 3-4 hours to film and April is so tired by the end!

[@bamschris]

Thank you for these videos. I've ridden a mountain bike for 20+ years, but never had any training. After watching your Tahoe video I tried a wall ride and it was AWESOME!!! I've also been able to corner faster. Can't wait to get off of work so I can practice the bunny hop skills. Please keep the videos coming!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear, so glad we can help you improve your skills Matthew! :)

[@marlonmendoza2882]

43 year old guy here from NYC learning how to jump. This is a very detailed demo video on how to jump.

[@Esteb858]

Great video and thank you so much for not blasting the music during the riding clips! I have the volume up to hear what is being said and so many times with other KZbinrs they have the music volume higher which drives me crazy! Thank you for having April there, it really helps to see someone who is learning it at the same level vs seeing a pro just make it look easy. Watch out Kyle, April will be out riding you soon! 🤘🏼

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks! I am glad you are liking the videos :)

[@spiderface7215]

i love when he says "that was very good" literally every time she does anything :)

[@AprilRideMTB]

haha trying to be supportive, if you have ever coached your significant other you know that the positivity goes a lonnnng way

[@waylonwo372]

I have a question wish you can advise. Do I need to master manual before practising bunny hop?

[@spiderface7215]

@@waylonwo372 no definitely you don't have to master manual to be able to do bunny hop the only thing you have to be able to do is pulling up your front wheel

[@mikedesilets3324]

I just turned 58 and am really enjoying your videos. The step by step how to's have me ready to learn to manual and to improve my bunny hops.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so rad!!! Congrats!

[@FoxFaderWorld]

The absolute best bike instructor on the tube hands down! Thank you!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Wow, thanks! :)

[@liljetjennie]

These are by far the best tutorials for mountain biking and refining the basics! I am so excited for this series and how you two work together. Like a few other comments in here, I got into mountain biking a few years ago and love it but never learned any of the basics. I've watched endless of videos on tutorials and technique but the pros never break it down to something realistic like this. For the first time since I started riding my mountain bike, I stopped and got on asphalt to just work on basics like bunny hopping, cornering, etc and I'm excited to try them on the trails! Great content! Keep up the amazing videos positive energy!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That's awesome to hear, thanks for sharing! Comments like this keep us motivated :)

[@jamesboyer7332]

Keep up the awesome videos. Although you can tell that April is no newbie, as she picks things up really quickly, it's great to see someone progress from little mistakes to doing it right. Thanks you April for having the courage to show your progress and having a great attitude. Thanks Kyle for keeping it simple and the great attitude. Now if I could get these things right. Take care.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks for the nice comment :) we have been having a ton of fun making these!

[@RonnRider]

She's a total legend dude! And you are an absolutely great teacher. The partnership gives you a point of difference. Keep it up you two!

[@AprilRideMTB]

We appreciate that, thanks!

[@a122345]

Waiting for it to dry outside so I can give this a try, You are a real encouragement to a 71 year-old to just go do it.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool :)

[@jsinnott5952]

April’s killing it !! ... this video has inspired me to try Bunny hoops again.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks!!!

[@DuPlessisHome]

Hey guys, just wanna say a big thank you all the way from South Africa! Been watching your tutorials and although I've been riding for a long time I realised again you are never to old to learn new tricks. You guys inspire me to try new things and hit some jumps I've been avoiding since I ate to much dust because of them. Kyle, your down to earth, practical teaching style is great and the way you treat April is amazing. Good job. April you are an inspiration! Your teachability is great and you are real brave trying all these new things. You are a great couple and I wish you all the best

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much for the genuine compliment Christiaan! We agree that you can always learn or improve your skills no matter how long you have been riding!

[@nathanfaderamusic9047]

Good job april! April's so calm

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@jkeiffer]

She comes off as a beginner, but with your great instructions, she ends up doing an amazing job. Her ability to listen and then apply the techniques os so impressive. Her progression is so crazy good I almost can't believe it. I don't think most people could advance as quickly as she does, so kudos to April for sure.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@FijiDominator]

These videos are awesome! Some of the best tutorials I've found on YT for mtb basics

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@carloswithac]

I love these! You can see her progression and it helps.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks :)

[@OlegShushkovsky]

Thanks to you. From thousands of videos tutorials i'v seen you create best. Others showing how they do, but they is pro. You show how it's will be in life with me, with mistakes, that i do. All my bikers likes to you and to April. My best wishes to your channel from Ukraine. And i go for practice.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Wow, thanks!

[@ronoster2]

It has been really enjoyable to watch your videos. I have been riding bikes for about 65 years. I grew up on bikes. My first was a schwinn I bought for $5.00 when I was making 25 cents a week. Since then, I have had many eras of biking but never been exposed to the skills you are covering with today's bike technology. It is truly a different sport today. I now have a new mountain bike and am riding single track out of La Grande, Oregon. These trails are what we dreamed about when we were kids, looking for a pile of dirt at a construction site. I am looking forward to practicing the skills you are teaching in these videos. Thanks for what you have presented to us.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool :) thanks for watching Ronald we really appreciate it :)

[@florihupf]

Wow. Thanks soooo much guys. What I was missing was this “slight delay” thing. Today it clicked for me and I finally can bunny hop. Yipppiiiieeeeeeeeee. Working on height next. :). Thanks again.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to help! That is so rad! Congrats!!!

[@renegarcia6473]

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[@willshawyer7280]

The best pedals to learn on is flats. Do not learn to bunny hop on clipless pedals! You will get the wrong technique

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah I totally agree!

[@geemail369]

SO true! Actively lifting the bike by pulling your feet up when clipped in is actually called the "piggy hop", since it's _way_ less effective and not as graceful.

[@Catloaf87]

Clipless? But doesnt it have clips

[@willshawyer7280]

Cat Loaf yes it’s very strange, it originated from the day when clipped in pedals had straps, and if you had clips instead of straps, it would be considered “clip less”

[@jean-pierrebarre4056]

@@Catloaf87 Clipless pedals have cleats not clips, therefore "clipless". Clips are the metallic (sometimes plastic) part screwed on a regular (flat) pedal that form sort of a hook where the foot is inserted, and the strap then secures the connection. Still used in track cycling.

[@10AL26]

These tutorial videos are seen first hand on a person learning the skill and with progress and good results. Very helpful and informative.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you like them!

[@robertpreato3891]

By FAR the best bunny hop tutorial I have ever seen. I've watched dozens and dozens. While they all are helpful, they just don't seem to help. Each one seems to have its own little twist that may work great for the instructor but just sends the viewer down another "rabbit hole" (pun intended), working on something new with no results. This video presents the basic elements of the bunny hop in a format that is simple, easy to understand and easy to follow. As a result, it is easier for the rider to put the pieces together and master these basic steps without any unnecessary and distracting complications. Thanks so much for all your great tutorials. You are as good a teacher as you are a rider, something that is pretty rare.

[@WesMacaulay]

Another fantastic video! Kyle, you’re a fantastic coach and boy, April is a really good student. Her progression is immediate and the slo-mo is incredible. Seeing both of your techniques helps a ton. This channel is going to take off with this video series! I have trouble when two drops are in quick succession, and I’d also like help with jumping :)

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much! I promise we will get to those other topics as soon as we can too!

[@bbman85]

Having the feedback from someone who is in the process of learning really is a tremendous help. I always take away a few points from each of your videos to improve my (abysmal) technique. As for having luck twice, years ago I heard something I've since taken on as mantra: "Skill is when having luck becomes habit." In that sense, was the success on the trail bike really just lucky? 😉

[@AprilRideMTB]

Well said! Thanks for watching!

[@wiktorszostalo5022]

Hi Kyle and April. I got myself a decent hard tail mountain bike for my 68-th birthday and want to learn all of it, bunny hopping, jumping and... I guess doing it at high spead one day. Watched 2 of your videos 3 x each and tomorrow my first day of bunnies, well, whatever comes of it. If I survive and get anywhere with my education, will share it with you. Best to both of you, Wiktor

[@AprilRideMTB]

Happy birthday! Hope you have fun! Let us know how it goes!!

[@andres8369]

Kyle you really are a very good teacher. I have been watching how to videos for MTB riding and I have to say the way you brake things down is outstanding!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! Its been really fun sharing these with you all :)

[@giridharm37]

I see your videos.... Get motivated , take my cycle and I practice for like a hour or so and the result is I just get tired 😂😂💥

[@AprilRideMTB]

Keep it up! Its awesome you are practicing!

[@giridharm37]

@@AprilRideMTB 🙂🙂

[@thecount1001]

bunny hops are highly complex movements. April can pick things up pretty quickly eh. getting this stuff dialed takes a LOT of practice!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah they are for sure! Having someone like a coach to tell you what to change on each try helps so much but if i told her to just go do it on her own right now after a couple days she would struggle, building that quick muscle memory takes hundreds and hundreds of reps for sure!

[@gilbertb737]

You and April need to keep rocking and sharing the stoke with your how-to videos! Love seeing going from ground zero to the next level. You’re keeping this new rider (54 yrs old) inspired!

[@AprilRideMTB]

More to come! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@haddadch1]

Best explanation of bunny I’ve seen so far

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks! We hope it was helpful!

[@jniemec]

What a nice couple. Love the content!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much!

[@robngoma]

Another great one!April is a great student!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I think so too! Thank you :)

[@bhutch812]

I went from never doing a bunny hop to successfully hopping a stick, to hopping a log in about 30 mins after watching your vid. Thanks for the great how to! 👍🏻

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is awesome! Nice work!

[@nickscheraldi5867]

I've recently joined the mountain biking community and was looking for a few tutorial videos for basic tips and tricks. I'm very happy to have found your videos! I'm really enjoying watching them and looking forward to trying the drills and applying the skills on the trail. Thanks!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so cool! Thanks for watching Nick!

[@jojorides-mtb7119]

Omg amazing video im gonna be able to use this to make my videos better. Hopefully this can makey channel grow.

[@Milkiyas312]

I wish I had a coach like him 😞

[@msen5030]

Same 😔

[@pure69hatred]

Same.

[@kengoldwasser2774]

The way you break down the components of the bunny hop technique - especially the part about getting the front wheel up and being patient - is the clearest explanation I have seen and heard. Thanks! Now, I gotta go try it.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats awesome! I really hope it helps! Thanks for watching Ken :)

[@rjmatias888]

I love watching your guys videos over and over again to learn. Me and my wife are beginners. Looking forward for more videos!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gr33dyglutton]

Wow. April is getting so good, she's a natural. You're a good instructor Kyle.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you :)

[@chase-n-trails7257]

Kyle, I recently learned how to bunny hop “not master” from a wide variety of how too’s. This video exceeded them all and explains so much simple technique I have been missing. This is going to be a GREAT video for my wife as a new rider who is dying to learn some sick new tricks and techniques! And thank you April, nicely done. The Sutherlan’s *Bentonville Ar.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so cool! Thanks for sharing that and watching, i hope your wife finds it valuable too! Thanks!

[@habanerat]

I was a motocross kid, but wheelies on a mtb is way different. Great video! You are such nice people! A pleasure to watch!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I appreciate that!

[@WilliamSurles]

I have been mtn biking since 2002 so like 18 years. My goal this year is to get as good as April. No joke, I've never done a drop like she did in the other video or held a manual at all. I have really just done XC style but got an Enduro Bike this summer and I'm trying to actually progress on the basic skills. It's been so much fun. Thanks for these videos. Every little basic skill you cover is a huge help!

[@AprilRideMTB]

You can do it! thats awesome to hear! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@IchimokuCloud]

Don't feel bad. April is a pro motocross racer!

[@nolboo_korea]

She is lucky meet a good teacher

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks :)

[@amba_fatima_bylo_i_nima]

I learnt bunnyhop in one day without any video or teacher

[@ramonzimmermann3995]

@@amba_fatima_bylo_i_nima and?

[@amba_fatima_bylo_i_nima]

@@ramonzimmermann3995 and it is possible to learn bunny hop by yourself, without teacher

[@5sos-dontstopthevamps-rest679]

@@amba_fatima_bylo_i_nima she is a girl and you?? i cant even do bunny like what she have done

[@JamesHarden6]

I've learnt everything here

[@p44doyle44]

Your tutorials are the best ones. Thanks for making them. Having April on the stand and showing balance points is very helpful too for understanding

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@wa2804]

Found your channel like one hour ago and went trough 2 of your vides (Drops&Riding position) and they where so usefull to me. Now I watch this vid and than grab my bike to see if I can instantly do better. Can't wait to see more from your channel! Thank you so much, Kyle & April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats so cool! Thank you so much for joining our crew!!