Roll in on a BMX

How to do tricks on a BMX bike.

Steps

Go on the top of a quarter pipe. Get at an approximate 45 degree angle to the quarterpipe.
Roll at a fairly slow speed into the quarterpipe. Keep your pedals level.
Lean into the quarter but not too far. You will feel yourself begin to nose manual.
Pull back slightly as you roll down the quarter. This avoid crashing over the bars and tasting dirt.
- If the specified angle does not suit you, try a different one. However, avoid going straight into the quarter as it can be very scary and difficult.

Put your feet on your pedals and level them out.
Bend your knees and your elbows.
Lift the handlebars up and forward.
Pull the back of the bike up by tucking your legs. So that your butt is close to your seat (it helps to have a low seat).
Land flat or on the back tire. Don't land on the front tire as that will be more painful and less controllable.

Start riding at a speed you like.
Pull up on the bars and lean back. Make sure your legs are slightly bent and one or two fingers feathering the back brake. If you feel the front end going down, you should push off the pedals (pump) the bike to keep the front wheel off the ground. To counteract this, use the back brake to bring the front end of the bike down.
- Car parking spaces are a good way to keep track of how you've progressed.
Find the "balance point" of the bike. Pulling up harder and harder until you have to put your feet down to stop yourself from falling off the back.
- The faster you go, the more stable the bike will be.