All the best fails of 2011

I can't think of a better way to wrap up 2011.. Here are the most horrendous fails of the year (plenty of two wheeled action in there too)

Good luck is underrated

Here are a few clips of some of the luckiest guys ever to be on two wheels!

Whilst defying death Two Wheels are Better

So, you think you have good balance?

So, you've seen the Ken Block videos and were impressed by his skills. But what if Ken had two wheels? We all know that four is too many..

Enter Jorian Ponomareff,  I shall say no more, enjoy:

Nearly everything looks better in slow motion

Take MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner and a camera that films at 1000 frames per second and something beautiful happens (all courtesy of the good guys at Red Bull):

Here is Darren Berrecloth pulling a 360 whilst sending a step down at the Red Bull Rampage:

Last but not least here is Gee Atherton nailing a huge stepdown gap to wall ride:

Another good example of how Two Wheels are Better.

Some of the best tricks on two wheels

Check out this collection of tricks that require skills most of us can only dream of having:


First up is Mike Spinner's quad whip, where a bike nearly becomes a helicopter:

Next up is Benny Phillip's front flip tailwhip attempt from Crankworx, there are a few BMX guys who can do this but using a mountain bike it looks even more mental. 

Harry Main's bunnyhop flair is just out of this world.

Here is Special Greg of Nitro Circus fame , his signature 'Special Flip' is something to behold

Finally, here is the worlds first BMX triple Backflip courtesy of New Zealand BMXer Jed Mildon

 

 

But remember,  two wheels a day keeps the doctor away.

The art of the bunnyhop

The bunnyhop is one of the most basic but essential mountain bike skills.

Here is how it should be done, amazing:

In contrast here is a particularly nasty example of a bunnyhop FAIL:

But this is something that everyone really needs to see, much more than just a bunnyhop:

To hone your own bunnyhopping skills here is Sam Pilgrimto guide you through the art of the bunnyhop!










Whether or not you can or can't hop - remember, two wheels are better