Hitchhiker
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Balancing on the front wheel while holding bike in front of you.
How do it
Hitchhiker is a very well known and a must for all flatland riders. You must learn the steamroller first to be able to master this trick.
1.
You start off in the steamroller position. It's best to learn the steamroller with both feet on the front peg, this is slightly more difficult as there is no hanging foot for extra balance. Once a double footed steam roller has been learned, you can also just put your bike in a hitchhiker position with the bars on the ground to get used to how it will feel. Now it's time to bring it all together.
2.
While rolling in a double footed steamroller, swing round the bike while holding the seat and give the bars a slight push down as you let go.
3.
The hand holding the seat should be transfered to the rear tire. You can use your hanging arm for balance and move your body back and forth to adjust your position.