Bunny Hopps or Downs?

Most cross country enthusiast feel like keeping your wheels on the ground is a more efficient way of cycling. I would have to agree to a certain extent. Yes it takes less energy, but if you are looking to get strong why not bunny hop the world. Clearing gaps and bunny hopping over things can only make you stronger as a whole.

When descending down a hill, bunny hopping is essential. Why get hung up on a root or rock. Also if you find yourself looking down a hill and having a hard time deciding which line to take, just pull up and bunny hop half of the DH. It is ten times faster and a way better thrill. When trying to clear gaps you need to spot your landing and pull up accordingly. Most of the time if you spot the landing and have confidence you will clear all the nasty's and land smoothly with ten times more speed.

If you think keeping your wheels on the ground the whole time is faster, you might be right. In some situations i can tell you your wrong. Also you want to get strong? Pull up and bunny hop everything you can. Every little lip and transition when your on a trail act as if it is a jump. This will rip your core and make you a better rider ten folds. Your cornering and bike skills will improve if you bunny hop things.

So next time your on the trail, go out and bunny hop everything in your way. You will have a much more eventful and fun ride. Keep going out and try to clear stuff that you never thought you could. Then the next group ride you go on, you can show off a little bit and pull ahead when you bunny hop huge stuff and your buddies are getting hung up on everything. Good luck and try to pull up.



matt-