How to Drift on a Bicycle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you can get to sliding

   Slick tires are the most fun and easiest to drift with.
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   Step 2: tighten your rear brake so it can easily lock up the rear wheel.

   , Begin by leaning in to the turn. (you don't have to do this, but doing it will increase your momentum and it will be easier to get out of the turn) , Adjust your entrance speed with the front brake.
   
   The front brake will also help to begin the first phase of the next step. , This will cause your rear tire to lose traction with the surface and slide out. ,, If you don't, the rear will sling out and you might get tossed off the bike ! , Continue pedaling as fast as possible to maintain speed. (If the bike starts wobbling when letting go of the R-brake, press it lightly again, this will stabilize the bike).
   
   Repetition makes perfection. ,( these tips work better if you have a mountain bike with good brakes ) ,, As you are going into the turn, put your foot out on the concrete, lean and hold your back brake.
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   Step 3: Gain some speed until you are at a comfortable pace.

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   Step 4: Push your body forward past the saddle so you are standing up.

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   Step 5: Start by turning the front wheel a little bit in the wanted direction.

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   Step 6: Quickly jam the rear brake and hold it so your rear wheel locks up.

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   Step 7: Allow your rear wheel to slide around the turn and lean slightly to the inside of the turn.

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   Step 8: Make sure you counter-steer !

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   Step 9: Coming out of the turn

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    Step 10: point the front wheel in the wanted direction and gently let go of the R-brake to get out of the slide.

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    Step 11: If you find it hard to do this

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    Step 12: here is an easier way.

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    Step 13: Get to a good speed.

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    Step 14: As you are riding

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    Step 15: go into a turn.

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