Traveling on the Trail on Bicycle

If you are traveling on the trail on bicycle , you will need to open the front wheel to overcome trunks, cross streams and face uneven or uneven terrain. Doing a wheelie is not too difficult. It is just a matter of balance. Everything you need to do is stumble on the bike so that the weight is toward the rear wheel, get into a gear where you can actually pop the throttle and then pop the throttle too fast. This sends the front wheel back up. To maintain the wheelie, simply add the throttle to put the wheel higher, or lightly turn the foot brake to knock down the front wheel.

There are two types of wheelies, the permanent wheelie, which is where you start from a stop and it's the kind of wheelie I recommend for the first time and the power wheelie where you start your wheelie when it's already moving fast and it's better for longies kept in a distance. Squeeze your bike tightly with your legs and scoot back on the bike. You may stumble far behind, which will make you fall behind. A good rule of thumb is to have the back of your rump reach the back of your seat cushion. Keep a finger on the clutch and your foot on the rear brake. If you feel you are going to turn your bike around, lightly tap the rear brake to bring it back.

Choose a gear. The safest way to start is to start from a stop and go straight to a wheelie. For this, be in the first gear. Turn the engine over with the throttle and the clutch pulled so that you are still still. Then release the clutch at once, keeping the throttle. This will open the wheel up. If necessary, pull it slightly lightly on the handlebar at the same time. It's all about body position, balance and the right amount of accelerator. You will adjust those as you ride the wheelie to stay awake. After a little practice, you will find that you can shift through the gears as you go and hold the wheelie for as long as you want. There is a spot - or balance point where the bike feels weightless. This is where you want to be. It's a great feeling.

You can try to hang your feet on the back of the bike and drag them on the floor instead of putting them in the dowels. This puts the weight on the back, and also means that it is easy to put one foot down if you fall on one side or the other. If you feel that you need to use your foot brake, you can simply lift your foot to the foot stakes.

If you have a smaller bike or a low DC bike, you may want to use it to learn a wheelie. These bikes are much lighter and easier to turn around and are also easier to manage if you start tipping.Find a very flat surface to make a wheelie. If there are any bumps, you can easily slip because you are focused on the balance from front to back and you forget the balance from side to side. Do not sit too far back on the bike or you will end up with your back. Be sure to cover the brake foot with the right foot. If you feel your center of gravity pushing you far behind, tap the brake and release the throttle slightly to knock down the front tire.

In the sitting position and using the first gear, give it a burst of revolutions, release the clutch and lift the front wheel. Using the clutch, throttle and rear brake, try to hold the front wheel for as long as possible, but advance as quickly as possible. This looks really cool when pulled, but it's a lot harder than it looks!

Once you are in a wheelie, try turning the front tire from side to side with the handlebar. This requires some extra thought to continue straight while also maintaining the right throttle for the wheelie. While it is easier and safer to get a wheelie from a stop, you can also move to a wheelie while you move quickly in the second or third march In fact, some riders think this type of wheelie is easier to maintain for a long distance because you have push on your side to keep things steady. Try standing on the foot stakes instead of dragging your feet on the ground. Once you are really good at a wheelie, you can actually stand with your feet in the back of your seat and reach for the handlebars.