Riding up a Drop/Step: Works for riding up curbs, large roots on climbs, the watermelon feature at Sunderbruch, etc.


  • Approach the step perpendicularly with some speed while in the attack position (elbows out and pedals level).
  • Just before the step shift your weight back a little and lift the front wheel to clear the top of the step much like riding a wheelie. This may require a quick pedal turn to pop the front wheel if the step is large.
  • When the front tire makes contact with the ground on top of the step, shift your weight forward and lift the rear of the bike in the same manner as with a bunny hop.
  • If the back tire doesn't clear the front face of the step, apply moderate force to the pedals to climb the bike over the edge once the rear tire has made contact.