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Just one of 50 free enduro training vids at http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com/ Bunny hops and gap jumping are useful for clearing unexpected ruts, ditches and small creeks. This is an advanced enduro technique used by the world's top extreme enduro and endurocross riders - Taddy Blasuziak, Jonny Walker and Graham Jarvis. Visit our Youtube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAvmhgP0h1AEKY8vTEJPJg The bunny hop is a trials move where riders can leap the bike in the air on level ground and land some distance away. This can be adapted to allow a dirt bike to clear ditches and ruts even where there is no bump or rise to provide a take off point. Just before you reach the ditch, go through the usual steps for a wheelie. Jump on the footpegs to compress the suspension, then as the suspension rebounds apply throttle and pull back on the bars. Just before the rear wheel starts to clear the ditch, back off on the throttle and de-weight the footpegs to encourage the rear wheel to come up. With good timing and luck you should at least get the front wheel over, and momentum should ensure that the rear wheel comes up and over the opposite side of the ditch. USING THE CLUTCH One way to get some extra lift is with the zap technique we have already covered in our log hopping technique. Try dropping the clutch at the critical point to get extra acceleration. This can be particularly useful on smaller capacity bikes as you are storing extra energy in the flywheel - trials bikes can do some incredible leaps into the air from a stand still using the zap. Remember to keep your rear brake covered in case you overdo it and the bike starts to flip. USING A KICKER You need every bit of help you can get, so look for a "kicker". In trials, this is small rock, log, bump or ledge that can be used as a launch point for your bike. It is very useful for jumping ditches as if you lift the front wheel high enough, keeping power on as the rear wheel hits the kicker will ensure your bike gains plenty of altitude for the crossing. Try practicing with a suitable kicker - just make sure it's not likely to move and deflect the front wheel. A kicker doesn't need to be big - even a one inch high ledge can make a big difference. Start with a nice shallow ditch so that you can't get into trouble. Progress to deeper gullies, ruts and ditches as you gain confidence. Give yourself minimal run up and see if you can still clear the ditch. This will force you to make the most of the zap - dropping the clutch to get extra acceleration from the stored energy in your spinning flywheel.