BackFlip, Rotating bike and rider completely upside down & continuing to rotate 360º of vertical rotation until facing original angle/direction. Ok first thing is practice this in a foam pit first. This is essential.

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Step 1

Before you try a backflip, you should be very comfortable with jumping tricks. Practice in a foam pit first and lots.

Step 2

To do a backflip, get lots of speed.

Step 3

When you hit the jump, pull up hard on the handlebars, arch your back, lead with your head, and eye the spot you want to land. Land on the front wheel, then the back wheel will come down. Keep your knees bent.

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This is a great video tutorial from the Washington Post. Do check it out if you are going to try this.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2006/07/12/VI2006071200612.html