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What’s the best way to go over a downed tree while mountain biking?

I’ve just gotten back into biking four months ago and I’ve found that I have a love for mountain biking. On the trails I ride there are several small trees that have fallen over the trail. I know there’s a proper way to ride over these trees but I’m unsure if I’m doing it right.

Any log under a foot in diameter will only require that you clear the front wheel. Pop a wheelie, then level your pedals and move back as the front wheel goes over, then ‘lunge’ forward to unweight the rear wheel as it bashes over the log. On 6″ or smaller logs, just do a bunny hop at a higher speed.

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