General
bunny hop
What does bunny hop mean?
Riding along and lifting both wheels off the ground simultaneously without a ramp. It is the foundational skill from which almost all BMX street and park tricks are built.
"You can't even think about a barspin until your bunny hop is dialed."
Origin
BMX/mountain-bike term describing the hopping motion; popularized as bikes moved from racing into freestyle in the 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bunny hop in BMX?
It is lifting both wheels off the ground at once while riding, without using a ramp.
Why is the bunny hop important?
It is the foundational skill from which almost all BMX street and park tricks are built, so riders learn it before anything else.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from the hopping motion, and became central to freestyle as bikes moved from racing into tricks in the 1980s.
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