RIDING SCHOOL

👐 How To Tuck No Hander

This section of our newsletter is written by MTB education app Mastery, founded by Justin Rausch (@OneMTB) where we bring you the advice of pro riders to sharpen your skills out there.

The tuck no-hander is one of the most stylish and rewarding tricks in mountain biking, combining control, confidence, and commitment.

While it may look intimidating, breaking it down into simple steps makes it much easier to learn. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to master the trick and send it with style.

How to Tuck No-Hander on Your MTB

1. Set Up for the Trick

   • Approach with a comfortable speed and a stable stance.

   • Keep your pedals level and grip the bike firmly.

   • Pick a jump that gives you enough airtime to execute the trick safely.

2. Get into the Tuck Position

   • As you leave the lip, pull the handlebars into your lap.

   • Keep your chest low and squeeze the top tube with your knees for control.

3. Let Go of the Bars

   • Once stable in the tuck, extend your arms out to release the handlebars.

   • Keep your core engaged and your vision forward to stay balanced.

   • Start with a quick release before progressing to a full extension.

3. Grab the Bars and Prepare for Landing

• Bring your hands back to the grips before the bike starts dropping.

• Open up your body position to regain control and stabilize.

• Keep your eyes on the landing to prepare for impact.

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