What's the best way to go over a downed tree while mountain biking?

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Hamburglar

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I've just gotten back into biking four months ago and I've found that I have a love for mountain biking. On the trails I ride there are several small trees that have fallen over the trail. I know there's a proper way to ride over these trees but I'm unsure if I'm doing it right.

I tend to go at a fair pace, pulling up on the handlebars as I start to cross the tree. I stop pedaling while the first wheel is going over due to lousy balance on my part, however I begin pedaling as soon as the first wheel gets over the tree.

These trees are anywhere from a couple of inches wide to about a foot in diameter. Most are around the foot mark.

Am I doing this right? How should I do this?
 
Any log under a foot in diameter will only require that you clear the front wheel. Pop a wheelie, then level your pedals and move back as the front wheel goes over, then 'lunge' forward to unweight the rear wheel as it bashes over the log. On 6" or smaller logs, just do a bunny hop at a higher speed.
 
Any log under a foot in diameter will only require that you clear the front wheel. Pop a wheelie, then level your pedals and move back as the front wheel goes over, then 'lunge' forward to unweight the rear wheel as it bashes over the log. On 6" or smaller logs, just do a bunny hop at a higher speed.
 
Any log under a foot in diameter will only require that you clear the front wheel. Pop a wheelie, then level your pedals and move back as the front wheel goes over, then 'lunge' forward to unweight the rear wheel as it bashes over the log. On 6" or smaller logs, just do a bunny hop at a higher speed.
 
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