7 Magnificent Ways To Dismount Your Bicycle

Matt's back with 7 smooth dismounting techniques.

Stepping off your bike once you've reached your destination is something that needs to be exercised with precision and style, if only to avoid a nasty fall. Here are 7 ways to do it, from the common to the more exotic.

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[Angel_EU]

You guys forgot "The crash", a classic among riders new to clipless pedals :P

[anononomous]

There are a couple of these where, if not performed carefully, you could end up in hospital having a Garmin removed from somewhere a Garmin should never end up.

[santiagobenites]

Thank you for finally making this video. I've been waiting to get off for what seems like forever!

[princefancybum]

Where's the "fails to unclip and slowly falls off sideways, resulting in dislocated shoulder and ruptured pride gland" method

[LvcianoN]

Nice throwback video! I'm assuming this started filming in 2012 to allow time for Matt to clip in after all those dismounts.

[VeganFootsoldier]

the endo one doesn't look too healthy for the bike

[nicoduck]

The step down was very handy when when in school. We had to dismount some 30-ish metres before the bicycle racks, teachers did not want us to ride on the schoolyard. With the step down, you could roll along (with the remaining momentum) and as soon as someone was looking gently start walking as nothing had happened ;)

[d]

Love the Underpass Method. Great for both mounting and dismounting if you have restricted hip movement that makes it difficult to lift your leg over the crossbar.

[holy_shushcabin]

"The Step Down" is my preferred dismount.

[hclee]

I've accidentlly tried the second one and end up with two broken teeth and a broken elbow.

[alejandrogonzalezlopez]

I've always felt at ease with the looks, pointers, and quick comments in the ear of peasants whilst performing the smoothest "step downs" wherever I ride but, lately, can't find myself, been feeling bored, like testing new waters, wanting to be looked at like a core innovator, a man way ahead of its time, the adjectives "flamboyant" and "adventurous" that accompany the "supported push through" are just what my soul needs to feel rejuvenated.

Thank you GCN, you've brought sunshine to my riding again.

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[sergarlantyrell]

0:48 - so that's why there's so much padding in cycling shorts...

[CyclingLifePT]

The 'Step down' is the way to go! Safest as fastest dismout!

[tactcalbanana]

I like doing the step down mostly for extra style points

[philippmoz]

1:30 well, that lady is walking extreeeemely slow

[JogieGlenMait]

from the Philippines, we whole-heartedly thank GCN especially Matt Stephens for making this video

[RileyGoss]

My personal favorite: The Quicksilver. You grab the saddle with one hand whilst moving, then slide off the rear pulling the bike forward between your legs. Stylistically graceful.

[CharlieBennici]

My signature one since I use platforms is a quick mash of one pedal as if to go into a wheelie, the pull both feet of whilst holding the bars.

[liambarber]

Definitely a # 1 and #7. amazing video.

[Maxmaxz]

1:35 Are auditions still open for the next Bond?