BMX is a sport that combines racing skills with the ability to do tricks with your body and the bike, thanks to its small frame and unique design. BMX enthusiasts are often found in popular skateboard locations such as parking lots, outdoor staircases and empty pools, trying to perfect their tricks and impress their friends.
Wheelie
The most basic and classic of all bike tricks, the wheelie is a simple maneuver that is done by beginning at a standstill. The rider then uses the torque from the bike pedals while pulling back on the handle bars to lift the front wheel off the ground. With practice and a lot of balance, a rider can pedal considerable distances while performing a wheelie.
Endo
The endo is a simple BMX trick and is often one of the first tricks BMXers learn and is the foundation for many other, more complicated tricks. An endo is a kind of front wheelie. It is done by coasting along and standing up on the pedals. The rider then presses the front brake, which will stop the front wheel but keep the rider's momentum going forward. The rider then leans back to avoid rolling all the way forward. As the back wheel begins to return to the ground, the rider depresses the brake and allows the bike to roll forward.
360 Tailwhip
The 360 tailwhip is a fun trick that will impress your friends and is easy to learn. Once you have mastered the art of the endo, you're ready for a 360. While coasting on your bike, swing your right foot over the bike frame and onto the top of the frame. Place your left foot on the back left peg. Perform a small endo, and while the back tire is in the air, use your feet to swing the bike frame in a full circle, then return your feet to the pegs and depress the brake and keep coasting.
Front Wheel Hop
Another simple trick that will help you transition into other tricks, the front wheel hop is simple to do with the right balance. Do an endo, and as the back wheel is off the ground, pull up on the handle bars to make the front wheel hop off the ground. With the right amount of momentum and balance, you can do multiple hops. The front wheel hop is also used to propel the bike up onto objects such as steps, rails and edges.
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