Brain Test 5 Level 38

Overview

A cyclist is trying to get up a hill and is held back by something blocking the route. The solution is to clear the obstacle or person standing in the way, or to push the cyclist upward along the slope, so the bike can continue climbing to the top.

• Difficulty: Regular
• Estimated moves: 2

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Look up the hill and identify what is stopping the cyclist: an obstacle or a person positioned on the slope that the bike cannot pass through.
2. Clear that blocker from the route, moving the obstacle or person off the path so the uphill track is open.
3. If the cyclist still cannot climb on his own after the path is clear, push him upward along the slope to give the bike the momentum it needs.
4. Keep the push aligned with the hill so the cyclist moves toward the top rather than sideways or back down the slope.
5. Once the cyclist makes it up the cleared hill, the checkmark appears and the level completes.
6. Confirm the blocker is actually on the riding line before clearing it; an obstacle off to the side of the slope does not hold the cyclist back, and only objects on his path have to be moved.
7. After clearing the route, keep the push following the uphill grade; if the bike rolls back down, the momentum was applied sideways or too early, so re-push along the slope toward the top.
8. After the cyclist reaches the top, glance back down the route to confirm no blocker was left on the slope; the finished climb depends on both the cleared path and the upward push having registered.

Strategy & Reasoning

The level combines a path-clearing problem with a momentum problem. The blocker first has to go, because a cyclist cannot climb through a person or object sitting on the track; even with a clear path, the slope may still be too steep for him to ascend alone, which is where the upward push comes in. The two actions address different causes of the stall, so clearing the route alone may not finish the level.
The blocker reads as scenery at first glance, but it occupies the riding line, which is why it has to be moved before any push helps. Pushing before clearing the obstacle only drives the bike into it. The direction of the push also matters: the hill runs upward, so force has to follow the slope toward the top rather than nudge the bike level or downhill. The finished state shows the cyclist progressing up the open track, confirming both the cleared path and the upward momentum registered.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• Clear the blocker off the riding line before you push; pushing into the obstacle does not help the cyclist climb.
• Push upward along the slope, not sideways or downhill, so the bike gains height toward the top.
• Check whether the cyclist still stalls after the path opens; that remaining stall is what the push step addresses.