Powered front wheel lift over a set distance

MTB

1. Perform a stand up and sit down wheelie using flat pedals over at least 3 metres.
2. Demonstrate the timing of a wheel lift to clear an obstacle such as a pallet or log.

Optional - perform a manual front wheel lift over at least 3 meters.

‍CX

1. Perform a sit down wheelie over a distance of at least 3m
2. Demonstrate the timing of a front wheel lift to clear an obstacle such as a hurdle or kerb.

‍BMX

1. Complete a manual OR powered front wheel lift  over a distance of at least 3m.

Rider demonstrates

• Using flat pedals to demonstrate the manual and wheelie over a set distance.
• Lifting the front wheel should be lifted before the first line, and should not fall until after the second line.
• A strong, well timed pedal stroke is required to lift the front wheel up to the 'balance point'.
• control of their back brake, feathering the brakes to keep the wheelie from over-rotating.
• Selecting the appropriate gear.

Links for coaches to support these skills

Talent Protocol - Talent_Development_Handbook_2018.pdf (britishcycling.org.uk)