7 Essential Flatland BMX Tricks for Beginners Recommended by Pro rider Jean-William “Dub” Prevost

Are you a beginner or returning BMX flatland rider looking to sharpen your skills? Join Dave Nourie as he shares a list of seven must-learn flatland BMX tricks provided by Canada’s top pro rider, Jean-William “Dub” Prevost:

1. Surfer – Glide smoothly across the ground with this foundational trick.
2. Barspin – Spin your bars for a flashy and essential flatland maneuver.
3. Basic Trick – Master this core trick that sets the stage for more advanced moves.
4. Peg Wheelies – Balance and control are key in this classic trick.
5. Backwards Steamroller – Learn to ride backward with style and precision.
6. Hangfive – Perfect your balance while riding on one wheel.
7. Hitchhiker – Practice this iconic trick that combines balance and coordination.

[patrickc]

Awesome to see you still riding, Dave. I still ride a bit, but I didn't ride for about 10 years and getting back into it is difficult. I started in '87, so I have a little more experience than most - I'd have to say that a hitchhiker is FAR beyond a beginner move. I was happy to see the other tricks, as I've seen a few "beginner" how to's and the tricks were so advanced it was certain to discourage people from picking up on the sport. Tricks I think are great beginner tricks and stepping stones are: Mega spins, Cyclones, tailwhips ( as a primer for whiplashes ), and once a person perfects backwards steamrollers, the fire hydrant. Great video!

[TommyRosati]

Cool video!

I find it hilarious that a surfer is now a "beginner trick." When I was growing up (in the mid-80s), there probably weren't 3 guys in my entire town that could do a surfer. Many of us looked at that trick as completely nuts! lol

[thatracinggtbmx]

Hell yeah man I'm 19 and have done street for 7 years and racing for 5 months and I just picked up a 1986 diamondback hot streak rusted and beat on the side of the road stripped for its parts and want to rebuild it

[spencerthu]

Im old school and back in the day to us mere mortals the surfurer was considered advanced and most of us to freaked out to try it

[CianaRo]

I can already do the peg wheelie.The trick i want to learn now is the steamroller.

[roweme]

Thanks for these but they're definitely more for those with a background in riding already I'd say rather than complete beginner 🤔 I'm coming new to BMX at 36 and feel there's a long way to go before getting any of the single wheel tricks...

[bakdogg]

backward steam roller is as far as i got almost a funky chicken

[rosinantedelafuente]

What would be a good intermediate bike for this style?

[GNRAL.u.s.y]

Well, what about the weight of the bike? I mean, I have a BMX made in Japan and it weighs approximately 18 kilograms. Can I train on it or not? Please answer me.😢

[DriftmastersJason]

Is that a steamroller? I tot steamroller require u to fork wheelie and grab ur seat

[rewright]

Bro you literally almost had that last trick

[Mosinsarmory]

Don’t swing your foot to propel yourself or you will burn your leg