Stunt scooter
For many, the easiest place to start: the bars give you support, and speed is easy to keep under control. Begin with pushing, braking and turning, and save jumps and ramp tricks for later — and learn those with a coach.
Topics
Riding topics
Scooters, BMX and skateboards have more in common than it seems: all of them call for balance, the ability to brake and the habit of wearing protective gear. But each has its own character and its own learning curve. Pick the one that appeals to you most, or try several in turn. Either way, the topics on protective gear, warming up and equipment care will come in handy.
At the start, the best motivator is interest: learn what you genuinely want to master.
How this section works: for each topic, we suggest a sensible place to start and point out a typical beginner mistake. Where the next step calls for a coach or a mechanic, we say so plainly.
Topics
Six topics that nearly everyone runs into when they start riding.
BMX
A small, sturdy bike for riding at open spots, on tracks and at the skatepark. First learn to ride confidently standing on the pedals and to brake smoothly, and only then approach obstacles.
BMX basics (in Russian)
Skateboard
A board with no handlebars takes longer to balance on, but it builds great body awareness. Spend your first sessions on flat ground: stance, pushing and a calm stop, with no rush.
Protective gear
Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves are the bare minimum. Gear should fit snugly, stay in place and not restrict your movement; if it chafes or flops around, it won’t do much good.
Warm-up and recovery
Before riding, warm up your joints and muscles; afterward, let your body cool down and rest. Fatigue is often behind bad falls, so listen to your body and don’t force yourself to keep riding.
Equipment care
Before every ride, check the wheels, brake and fasteners, and after riding, wipe off dust and moisture. Anything that looks cracked or loose is best shown to a mechanic.
20-inch BMX (in Russian)
Article catalog for English-language readers
This is where standalone articles about learning to ride a scooter, BMX and skateboard will appear. Our editors write them specifically for the English version of the guide.
- Aion 2 gear score: Player Guide and Key Considerations
How players use gear score in Aion 2, what is and is not verified about it, legitimate ways to improve your equipment, and the account rules to keep in mind.
- EA Sports FC: Ultimate Team Development And Match Planning — Practical Guide
A practical comparison of building your Ultimate Team yourself versus outside help, with preparation steps, match planning tips and a pre-service checklist.
- A beginner-friendly overview of Diablo IV news, guides and game resources: Safety And Account Protection
A beginner's comparison of places to find Diablo IV news and guides, with the safety risk each one carries and simple habits that protect your account.
- Game Boosting Versus Coaching: Benefits, Limitations and Market Trends — Risks and Trade-Offs #1
An explainer on how game boosting and coaching differ: who plays, what you keep, where each falls short, account risks and why both markets keep growing.
- GTA 6 Heists and Mission Planning: Source Check
What is actually confirmed about heists and missions in GTA VI, what the series did before, and how to grade the claims you read ahead of launch.
What our editors are working on
- Riding with friends: how to learn together without turning it into a contest
- Finding a quiet spot: what makes a place good for beginners to practice
- Learning alongside your kid: tips for parents who want to ride too
- Cold-weather riding: warming up, dressing in layers and knowing when to call it a day
Editorial rules
- Articles in this catalogue are written separately for each language version and are not translations.
- Some articles link to third-party websites, including gaming services; we do not control their content, prices or terms.
- We do not publish advertising for shops, riding schools or brands, rankings, prices or reviews.
Read next
- Lessons
Six basic lessons: balance and stance, pushing and braking, turning, falling safely, small obstacles and riding at the skatepark.
- Practice
Drills to do on your own: learn to brake, practice falling safely and check yourself against common mistakes.
- Resources
Skateparks, clubs, video breakdowns, communities, bike mechanics and safety books, and how each kind of support helps.
Sources
- “Safety recommendations: helmet and protective gear” (in general terms)
Information about the Olympic program is based on data from the International Olympic Committee; everything else is described in general terms. Each riding spot and skatepark has its own rules, set by the people who run it, so read them on site before you ride. If injured, see a doctor; in an emergency, call 112 in Russia and the EU, or your local emergency number.