Humans Manual

Bunny hop: clear curbs on a bike


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