How to Do Circles

Circles on the rear wheel are the most important trick in stunt riding: hard to learn, but they take a rider to a new level. Circles come in different diameters and speeds, and their technique differs fundamentally. Below is some theory and a video with tips from pro rider Nikita Pokusai on basic, big and small circles.

Types of circles

Slow large-radius circles are arcs. Arcs are the easiest and are not a trick. The exercise trains entering and exiting a circle, which is very useful for further progress with jump sequences and difficult exits.

Slow small-radius circles are circles. Circles aren't a trick in themselves, but there are tricks in circles: no-hands and combos. Circles are also the basis for moving into a watchtower and jumps. Circles are gradually disappearing from professional stunt riding because they are slow and boring; spins have replaced them.

Fast small-radius circles are spins. Spins replace circles in modern professional stunt riding because they are more dynamic and difficult. Spins include the Baldini spin, partly the unicycle (you enter it through a spin) and the crouched spin.

Fast large-radius circles are power circles. Power circles are gradually replacing the remaining circle tricks. There are now riders who can do no-hands, high chair and special K in power circles. As a result, these tricks and positions in slow circles are losing their status as professional tricks.

All difficult tricks and positions start with basic, slow circles. As a rule, everyone has big problems with them. Pro rider Nikita Pokusai is no exception. In the video he explains how to do basic circles and what to pay attention to in training.

We hope this information saves time for everyone who decides to master circles on the rear wheel! Always train in full riding gear!