How to play Pelican Riding
Keep your balance, dodge hazards and ride further.
Controls
Use the exit icon at the top right to pause, then choose to continue or leave.
Desktop · Keyboard and mouse
- Pedal
- Hold Space, Up, or the left mouse button on the game scene.
- Recover balance
- Release the pedal key or mouse button to coast.
- Change lanes
- On the ground, press Left or Right, or drag sideways with the left mouse button held.
- Flip
- In the air, hold Left or Right, or drag sideways with the left mouse button held.
Phone · Touch gestures
- Pedal
- Touch and hold the game scene with one finger.
- Recover balance
- Lift your finger to coast.
- Change lanes
- On the ground, swipe left or right while touching the scene.
- Flip
- In the air, swipe sideways to adjust the angle; swipe back to correct. Lifting your finger does not stop rotation instantly.
Speed and balance
Pedalling drains balance; coasting restores it. Below 30, the bar turns red. Going too slowly also causes a crash, so alternate pedalling and coasting.
Three lanes, three hazards
Read the warning and move into an open lane early.
- Banana peel
- Makes you skid.
- Puddle
- Slows you down and makes you skid.
- Rock
- Kicks the wheel up and drains balance.
Flips and landings
Ramps and rolling ground launch you automatically. Straighten the bike before landing; too much tilt causes a crash.
The eight difficulty stages
Hazards become denser and speed limits rise as you ride further.
View stage distances
| Stage | Starts at | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 0 m | No hazards for the first 80 m — find your rhythm |
| Rolling | 300 m | Small bumps back to back; practise letting go |
| Airborne | 1,000 m | More ramps, first real flip window |
| Wetlands | 2,000 m | Puddles take over, grip drops |
| Turbulence | 3,000 m | Double hazards; read the warning faster |
| Downhill | 5,000 m | Free speed downhill, harder landings |
| Extreme | 8,000 m | Minimum gaps, very little slack |
| Beyond | 12,000 m | Parameters capped, combinations keep shifting |
Weather
Rain and snow make skids more likely. Slow down and change lanes early.
Results and the leaderboard
After a crash, add a nickname to submit your distance. The leaderboard ranks by distance, with earlier entries winning ties. Save a postcard or share a challenge link.
Frequently asked questions
What are flips for?
A clean flip landing restores up to 6 balance points. Flips do not add leaderboard points.
Why do I still crash after releasing?
Too little speed, hazards or a tilted landing can still cause a crash. Releasing does not guarantee safety.
How do I change the language?
Return to the game menu and use the language button at the top right to switch between Chinese and English.
