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Braking

Skills

Check how the surface and weather conditions might affect your braking – wet conditions may make you skid and take longer to stop
BMX bikes have only the back brake so be careful
Keep the head up and look towards the direction of travel
Maintain the bike in a straight line
Gently squeeze the brake keeping your body weight on the back wheel
Avoid skidding as it damages the tires and you have no control of the bike
Maintain a straight line when using your brakes