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
    @ads2600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1467

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      That is so cool to hear! Thank you :)

    • @garyindiana2127
      @garyindiana2127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @szymonkowalski6215
      @szymonkowalski6215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @sas6045
      @sas6045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicely said!

    • @milanjacob6603
      @milanjacob6603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
    @BrianRouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +588

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

  • @scottgerstenberg9551
    @scottgerstenberg9551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @jonathanmatthews4774
      @jonathanmatthews4774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @florihupf
      @florihupf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Keep at it!

    • @romythedog2009
      @romythedog2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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
      @stevemccauley3996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
    @stevewestpalm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @freddiedelchamps5910
    @freddiedelchamps5910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right on! That is so awesome!!

  • @BeerBikes
    @BeerBikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Dude, hands down you guys have the best tutorials!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow, thanks!

    • @Dudemakesense
      @Dudemakesense 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilRideMTB What BeerBikes And Bourbon said is true

    • @lidarman2
      @lidarman2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @silverelovero3260
    @silverelovero3260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @redrupt
    @redrupt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bfkeats
    @bfkeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @LarisGush
      @LarisGush 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SKIBIDI TOILET

  • @lokmtb8503
    @lokmtb8503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @marcbibeau1416
    @marcbibeau1416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @jp93309
    @jp93309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
    @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    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
      @jomom1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      no one:
      Me:uhh ok

    • @indrajithsmenon
      @indrajithsmenon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @indrajithsmenon
      @indrajithsmenon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love you both 😍
      From india

    • @sonicmontana
      @sonicmontana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @koobs4549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @Becco3
    @Becco3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @andytiedye
      @andytiedye 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @rachelharrison8738
    @rachelharrison8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Rachel, we hope you see improvement!

    • @blackmen8678
      @blackmen8678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gyrafn
    @gyrafn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats so cool to hear, thank you!

    • @gyrafn
      @gyrafn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kyle & April - Ride Mtb all good.

  • @eliasgarmo4509
    @eliasgarmo4509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats so cool! That makes me smile!

  • @vaughanhatcher7133
    @vaughanhatcher7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michb6074
    @michb6074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @michb6074
      @michb6074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @jc2044
    @jc2044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kevindotson5271
    @kevindotson5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @craigscheel6344
    @craigscheel6344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chilljlt
    @chilljlt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @robertpreato3891
    @robertpreato3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @garyindiana2127
    @garyindiana2127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats awesome! Thanks so much for watching!!!

  • @cesarmpenarodriguez5927
    @cesarmpenarodriguez5927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @grantfindlay
    @grantfindlay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @pavelisanbaev6947
    @pavelisanbaev6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats so awesome! Thanks Pavel!

  • @ajgudgirl
    @ajgudgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @OneDeltaMike
    @OneDeltaMike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @monkeyzeetube
    @monkeyzeetube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is awesome! Happy Birthday!!

  • @laceymontgomery1664
    @laceymontgomery1664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @clemj7928
    @clemj7928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad to help! Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @readysetdrone
    @readysetdrone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @fazza2104
      @fazza2104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Did it work

  • @bruceb5481
    @bruceb5481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @marlonmendoza2882
    @marlonmendoza2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ursina78
    @ursina78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @davidramcharan3338
    @davidramcharan3338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @vcentral
    @vcentral 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @yuurishibuya4797
    @yuurishibuya4797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kianamorelos7207
    @kianamorelos7207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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.

  • @perrystalsisworldofbiology767
    @perrystalsisworldofbiology767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @OlegShushkovsky
    @OlegShushkovsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @FoxFaderWorld
    @FoxFaderWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @willshawyer7280
    @willshawyer7280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah I totally agree!

    • @geemail369
      @geemail369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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
      @Catloaf87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clipless? But doesnt it have clips

    • @willshawyer7280
      @willshawyer7280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @jean-pierrebarre4056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @dgc21208
    @dgc21208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks, that means a lot :)

  • @jappyagoncillo2195
    @jappyagoncillo2195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @a122345
    @a122345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @TheGeochemistry
    @TheGeochemistry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Damn April is a quick learner! I think you're short-selling yourself by posting these instructionals for free on TH-cam - 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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @kcpth
    @kcpth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fcsaldanha
    @fcsaldanha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DUDE, I've been bunny hopping for ever, but never really understood why I couldn't make them bigger, and then you just said one thing I never realized, PATIENCE, LET YOUR FRONT WHEEL RISE, today I'm gonna try it, if I succeed I'll be forever gratefull! Great video

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, glad you found the missing element!

  • @ronoster2
    @ronoster2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @craigsayler
    @craigsayler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help! Thanks for watching :)

  • @timfitzgerald4055
    @timfitzgerald4055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha never noticed that! Nice spot!

  • @somefuckindude
    @somefuckindude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 :)

  • @endorphineguy
    @endorphineguy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best tutorial on bunnyhop in TH-cam! I learned it in like half hour how to do it with decent form! I would also mention that it was easier for me to learn it while going at slightly faster speed.
    If to put it shortly, then we're just doing an explosive squat by pushing from pur pedals, and then we redirect that jump how we want by distributing weight on the bycicle.

  • @franciscoramirez-nb4er
    @franciscoramirez-nb4er 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!!

  • @spiderface7215
    @spiderface7215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @waylonwo372
      @waylonwo372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @spiderface7215
      @spiderface7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @zackaryschneider8652
    @zackaryschneider8652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Zackary! We are glad our videos are relatable 😊

  • @akadventures329
    @akadventures329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am blown away right now! After watching this video a couple of days ago, I had no idea how to bunny hop and so I started following this tutorial. Today is the first day that I’ve successfully done a legit bunny hop! As of right now I am able to clear 3-4 inches but I will continue to practice until it becomes 1-2 feet.

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  ปีที่แล้ว

      So awesome to hear! I suggest building a bunny hop bar to help you progress faster. Once we built it I was getting so much higher than I thought I could. It really helps to have a safe visual goal to clear! -April
      th-cam.com/video/EmQ0Ja3KopQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @akadventures329
      @akadventures329 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilRideMTB Thanks for the idea! Will do.

  • @Esteb858
    @Esteb858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 TH-camrs 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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jamesboyer7332
    @jamesboyer7332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @laramiegrinde9246
    @laramiegrinde9246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so awesome to see a female rider learning because I can relate more. And such positive vibes and so much fun to watch. This is super cool!

  • @gropka
    @gropka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    53 yo woman here, new to MTB. Love your videos! Keep them coming, please.

  • @liljetjennie
    @liljetjennie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kelseyyu2144
    @kelseyyu2144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @melodyfrench9576
    @melodyfrench9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m almost 39, female, and trying to get back into bmx, this vid is super encouraging and great way to get my mind around getting a j-hop right, especially for us gurlzzz!!thankyou!

  • @r1250gskev
    @r1250gskev 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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......

  • @dysco9858
    @dysco9858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome! I hope this one helps!

  • @DuPlessisHome
    @DuPlessisHome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @bamschris
    @bamschris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tomwhite3088
    @tomwhite3088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jessica8572
    @jessica8572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @thezolrack8362
    @thezolrack8362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @aldriacastillo4288
    @aldriacastillo4288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive watched this trainer twice.band he's very good at it. Thank u man

  • @mikedesilets3324
    @mikedesilets3324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so rad!!! Congrats!

  • @jsinnott5952
    @jsinnott5952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @carloswithac
    @carloswithac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @10AL26
    @10AL26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ODIN_xx
    @ODIN_xx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! Thanks!

  • @FijiDominator
    @FijiDominator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so! Thank you!

  • @florihupf
    @florihupf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @renegarcia6473
      @renegarcia6473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jsjsjs e eheiwi=

  • @wiktorszostalo5022
    @wiktorszostalo5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @andres8369
    @andres8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @WesMacaulay
    @WesMacaulay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @giridharm37
    @giridharm37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep it up! Its awesome you are practicing!

    • @giridharm37
      @giridharm37 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilRideMTB 🙂🙂

  • @kikomon8652
    @kikomon8652 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @bhutch812
    @bhutch812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is awesome! Nice work!

  • @bbman85
    @bbman85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said! Thanks for watching!

  • @robngoma
    @robngoma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great one!April is a great student!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think so too! Thank you :)

  • @jrade
    @jrade 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your channel is so great, today i did my first hop, after getting my rear wheel off the ground yesterday. your videos are amazing- so many others fail to teach these techniques.

  • @davidgriffin8549
    @davidgriffin8549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 TH-cam. Well Done!

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jniemec
    @jniemec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a nice couple. Love the content!

  • @jojorides-mtb7119
    @jojorides-mtb7119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @rjmatias888
    @rjmatias888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @trunkmonke4236
    @trunkmonke4236 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is sick, out of all the tutorials I’ve watched this one is the most specific and really helps best in technique over just pushing and pulling real hard.

  • @gr33dyglutton
    @gr33dyglutton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @thecount1001
    @thecount1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

  • @haddadch1
    @haddadch1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best explanation of bunny I’ve seen so far

    • @AprilRideMTB
      @AprilRideMTB  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We hope it was helpful!

  • @johnhollifield5910
    @johnhollifield5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!