General
loop out
What does loop out mean?
To crash by having the front wheel rise too far, sending the bike and rider over backward. It commonly happens when pulling up too hard out of a transition or manual.
"He pulled up too eager on the quarter and looped out."
Origin
BMX/cycling term for the backward looping crash.
Frequently asked questions
What does loop out mean in BMX?
It means to crash by having the front wheel rise too far, sending the bike and rider over backward.
When do riders loop out?
It commonly happens when pulling up too hard coming out of a transition or holding a manual too far back.
Why is it called looping out?
The name describes the backward looping motion of the bike as it flips over behind the rider.
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