The wheelie is a great skill to learn anywhere and a good way to show off to your mates. Balance is key to mastering the wheelie, but Neil Donoghue has a few pointers that will help you get that front wheel in the air and hold it there. Wheelies are useful out on the trail, you can use them to move the front wheel up and over obstacles and once you've mastered them manuals will be easier!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Intro
0:58 Bike Setup
1:39 Choosing A Gear
2:35 Moving Your Weight
3:18 Pedal Timing
4:03 Sitting Into The Wheelie
5:14 What Can Go Wrong?
6:57 Put It All Together!
7:34 Can’t Keep It Straight?
8:31 Other Types Of Wheelies
9:11 Extra Wheelie Tips!

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