Better Bunny Hops In 1 Day - How To Bunny Hop

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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

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@ads2600 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

That is so cool to hear! Thank you :)

@garyindiana2127 4 жыл бұрын

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

@szymonkowalski6215 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sas6045 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely said!

@milanjacob6603 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome Brian!

@levijackson161 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@djgoodday 3 жыл бұрын

Has it worked out yet

@FakemakerJoey 3 жыл бұрын

Same it didn't help

@MetalDetectingEurope_ 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@scottgerstenberg9551 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathanmatthews4774 4 жыл бұрын

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

@florihupf 4 жыл бұрын

Keep at it!

@romythedog2009 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@stevewestpalm 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BeerBikes 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, hands down you guys have the best tutorials!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Dudemakesense 3 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB What BeerBikes And Bourbon said is true

@lidarman2 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

no one: Me:uhh ok

@indrajithsmenon 3 жыл бұрын

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

@indrajithsmenon 3 жыл бұрын

Love you both 😍 From india

@sonicmontana 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@freddiedelchamps5910 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! That is so awesome!!

@redrupt 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bfkeats 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LarisGush 2 ай бұрын

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@lokmtb8503 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rachelharrison8738 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rachel, we hope you see improvement!

@blackmen8678 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marcbibeau1416 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

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

@silverelovero3260 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jp93309 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you JP :)

@vaughanhatcher7133 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@readysetdrone 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@fazza2104 3 жыл бұрын

Did it work

@Becco3 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@andytiedye 3 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool! That makes me smile!

@chilljlt 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ODIN_xx 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks!

@craigscheel6344 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@OneDeltaMike 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@pavelisanbaev6947 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thats so awesome! Thanks Pavel!

@laceymontgomery1664 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@garyindiana2127 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Thanks so much for watching!!!

@clemj7928 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks so much for watching!!

@cesarmpenarodriguez5927 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cesar :)

@pennyloubantulo1781 3 жыл бұрын

LITERALLY LITERALLY the best explanation on how to bunny hop! This vid is LITERALLY so helpful! Keep up the good work guys!🔥❤

@franciscoramirez-nb4er 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!!

@ursina78 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for sharing :)

@ajgudgirl 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@robertpreato3891 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@FijiDominator 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you!

@craigsayler 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching :)

@johnhollifield5910 2 жыл бұрын

Best instructional video for the bunny hop I have seen. You break it down into the basic elements and show the critical points for the entire process. Thank you so much!!

@jasonberlowitz7982 3 жыл бұрын

Been riding since 1984; and these are by far the best tutorials that I've come across; I love the way that you break down each of the components; and show the progression; and repeat both real time, and slow; and break down the steps. I love the way that you preface, with what she does right, what she struggles with - I, too was trying too hard on the drops, and was hucking them... and wouldn't you know it, 30 years ago, when I used to just do them, I probably just did precisely that - I didn't overthink or try to hop them -- I probably just rode off them! It's as I've aged and gotten away from fun, and errred towards an overabundance of caution (and not trying!) that I've actually ingrained some bad habits, and unlearned some natural things, and picked up a bunch of sloppy, unnatural stuff. Other folks have put up videos, and they try and break it down, and they focus on parts of the skill... but sometimes fail to break it all down, and it get's super confusing. You have removed all of the confusion; and I have re-learned, with your drills! So Thank-you, BOTH!!! Rock On!!!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Jason, we are glad that our videos are helpful for you :)

@kianamorelos7207 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! :)

@liljetjennie 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidgriffin8549 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq. Well Done!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

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

@diskreteone1967 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you two for your videos! April is so adorable & takes directions very well but not only are you showing people how to do bike stuff but also partly how to make a relationship work & build together! That makes it so much stronger, much 💘

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@gyrafn 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool to hear, thank you!

@gyrafn 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle & April - Ride Mtb all good.

@davidramcharan3338 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@gilbertb737 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jc2044 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carloswithac 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@DuPlessisHome 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@yuurishibuya4797 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@laviniamacoviciuc2605 3 жыл бұрын

These are the best MTB basics videos. They really strip a lot of what I do right and wrong down to really simple to components and I know what I need to do and how I need to practice to get better. Kyle you're such a great teacher!! Also, April is adorable and also so badass, everytime she made the jump my heart jumped too. Thank you so much, I really love how approachable your instructions are for some tricks that aren't so approachable.

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lavinia :) Im really gald you like them! Thanks for watching!

@kelseyyu2144 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@jsinnott5952 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@flaviobbq 4 жыл бұрын

His videos have been the ones that helped me the most improving my skills so far and I have watched tons of videos on KZfaq. It is how the breakdown the maneuvers that is so instructional. Also his girl friend feedback as someone truly learning it and struggling is also helpful. I could see this guys taking us in a really cool journey showing her progression in trail and going on cool bike rides and adventures deeper into the mountain bike realm.

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome! Thanks for sharing that!

@vcentral 2 жыл бұрын

She is doing exceptionally great. Good job April. And thanks to Kyle for teaching!

@Esteb858 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaqrs 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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesboyer7332 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@p44doyle44 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@forestplanemountain 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome series: really good having Kyle’s clear instructions coupled with April’s progression and then feedback

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it :)

@kevindotson5271 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kcpth 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wa2804 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kikomon8652 2 жыл бұрын

I've never really learned to properly perform a bunny hop in my whole MTB lifetime. I sort of do the quick front wheel lift followed by the even quicker rear wheel lift. Watching how you break it down makes it so much easier to understand the mechanics. This is by far the best instructional on YT. Will "hop" on and update at a later date to see if I master the technique. Thanks!

@dgc21208 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, that means a lot :)

@WesMacaulay 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bruceb5481 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@bamschris 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dysco9858 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope this one helps!

@jessica8572 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@kengoldwasser2774 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marjoriepalmercleary3689 Жыл бұрын

Y'all are so great! So helpful to see April learning in real time with Kyle's coaching and feedback. I'm going to share this with my friend to learn together - we both just got new bikes and are getting into riding more. I used to bike commute pre pandemic. Now working from home and getting into exploring more on my new bike. Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB Жыл бұрын

Hope it will help!

@florihupf 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@renegarcia6473 3 жыл бұрын

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@perrystalsisworldofbiology767 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jonbuckles1700 2 жыл бұрын

Really like how Kyle explains each step and provides a drill to practice. Took some time for me to be able to put all 3 steps in motion, but starting to get the hang of it. Thanks Kyle (and April).

@r1250gskev 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm just starting out in MTB at the age of 55 and your series of videos are amazing and are helping me tremendously, my skills and confidence will grow for sure. Thanks and keep up the good work......

@robngoma 4 жыл бұрын

Another great one!April is a great student!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

I think so too! Thank you :)

@spiderface7215 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

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

@waylonwo372 3 жыл бұрын

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

@spiderface7215 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@k1ng.k0e 3 жыл бұрын

This is insanely helpful. Most people I watch are not as good as you guys are at teaching this stuff. Keep it up please!

@tomwhite3088 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@thezolrack8362 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@mohamadrezayavari9098 3 жыл бұрын

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@bbman85 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Well said! Thanks for watching!

@mikedesilets3324 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

That is so rad!!! Congrats!

@lafdwifey Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making such informative videos! April, you rock! Thanks for taking us along on your journey. You’ve inspired me too 👏🏽☺️

@TheGeochemistry 4 жыл бұрын

Damn April is a quick learner! I think you're short-selling yourself by posting these instructionals for free on KZfaq - 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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jniemec 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice couple. Love the content!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rjmatias888 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@rodrigopedraza5482 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful way of teaching. Not only a tremendous knowledge but a great way to explain and put into practice. Thank you both

@timfitzgerald4055 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

haha never noticed that! Nice spot!

@jojorides-mtb7119 4 жыл бұрын

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

@edwinmatthewvarona4823 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good teacher, I like how you are able to break down the whole movement into parts. April is super receptive and a quick learner! Great team!

@AprilRideMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@ricardoalvarez4356 4 жыл бұрын

Great teacher, great student. Perfect way to learn a new skill, analyze the mistake, then correct it and apply it. Love your videos! You guys are helping me lots.

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gr33dyglutton 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@chase-n-trails7257 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jappyagoncillo2195 2 жыл бұрын

Beginner here. I watched this this morning and figured it out in 20 minutes. This was massively helpful. Thank you guys so much im glad i found this channel. I was over the moon when i started seeing myself get off the ground if only for a few inches. Those 3 drills were incredible. Thank you!

@stevecooper3574 4 жыл бұрын

These skills tutorials have been some of the best I've seen. Thanks!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!!

@giridharm37 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up! Its awesome you are practicing!

@giridharm37 4 жыл бұрын

@@AprilRideMTB 🙂🙂

@willshawyer7280 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I totally agree!

@geemail369 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Clipless? But doesnt it have clips

@willshawyer7280 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@nickscheraldi5867 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! Thanks for watching Nick!

@gnmatsu 4 жыл бұрын

Continue to enjoy your methods and breaking things down. I've been trying to teach people many of these skills for years. Great job both of you. Aloha!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@JamesHarden6 3 жыл бұрын

I've learnt everything here

@mountaingoat8788 4 жыл бұрын

thought I was the only one doing that 3rd drill lol I do that when ever walking/Pushing my Bike just playing around It actually helps as silly as it looks.. ps. your an awesome Teacher man! and April is Learning Fast! hope the Both of you have a good weekend!

@AprilRideMTB 4 жыл бұрын

I love doing the third drill too haha, its such an overlooked skill. Thanks for the nice comment too!