General
scrub
What does scrub mean?
To push the bike or board down and sideways off a jump to kill excess height and speed while staying low and fast, a technique popularized in motocross. Scrubbing keeps a rider fast through rhythm sections.
"He scrubbed the jump low to keep his speed for the next set."
Origin
Motocross technique term (popularized by James Stewart) adopted in BMX/MTB.
Frequently asked questions
What is a scrub in BMX or motocross?
Pushing the bike down and sideways off a jump to kill excess height and speed while staying low and fast.
Who popularized the scrub?
It was popularized in motocross, largely credited to rider James Stewart, before being adopted in BMX and mountain biking.
Why do riders scrub jumps?
Staying low and fast off a jump keeps their speed up through rhythm sections instead of losing time floating high in the air.
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