[header] How to do a mountain bike bunny hop [title] Accelerate to a moderate but steady pace. [step] When learning how to bunny hop on a mountain bike, you should start at a moderate pace. If you go too fast, you probably won't be able to execute the hop the way it needs to be done. 
As a result, avoid peddling too hard when learning to hop. [substeps] While you can eventually increase your pace, start at 4 to 6 miles per hour (6.5 to 9.5 kilometers per hour).