Sports · 9 March 2026
Barry Nobles gives three bike jumping steps
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Mastering bike jumps improves air control and safer landings for riders. BMX legend Barry Nobles recently explained three core fundamentals in a video: the approach, preload, and pop, applicable for all bike types. He advises riders to build speed well before the jump, stop pedalling before the lip, and immediately direct their eyes to the landing after takeoff.
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