Can anyone else here ride a unicycle?

Mr. P-1 · 2011-10-23, 23:21

If I'm lucky, I can get from my back door to the end of the drive - a distance of maybe 50 feet slightly uphill. At that point I have to turn somewhat sharply either up or down onto a somewhat steeper incline, which I have not yet successfully negotiated.

I need to lean against something to mount the thing. I've tried to do a free mount many times. I succeeded on my second attempt, thought "that was easy", and have never managed it again.

Here's the only other post in the forum to mention the word "unicycle". I can do two of the things he mentions, neither of them well, and not at the same time.

Prime95 · 2011-10-24, 01:42

Although its been a long time, I'm sure I could still ride a unicycle. I used to ride it all over the place, to school, through the woods, down stairs, etc. Pretty nerdy, huh?

retina · 2011-10-24, 06:14

I can. I learned when I was 14 whilst camping with my family.

The hardest part for me was riding down steep inclines under full control. I'm still not really sure I ever got that part right, I certainly fell off numerous times trying to do that.

Mr. P-1 · 2011-10-24, 11:08

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Originally Posted by retina

The hardest part for me was riding down steep inclines under full control. I'm still not really sure I ever got that part right, I certainly fell off numerous times trying to do that.

My "practice" area has a slight incline, which causes me no problem in either direction. So far I've not managed to go more than a few feet into the road without coming off, though whether that's because of the turn, the sudden change in inclination, or because I'm having a "S***! I'm in the public road" moment.

Mr. P-1 · 2011-10-24, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Prime95

I used to ride it ... through the woods ...

How on earth can anyone ride on an uneven, bumpy surface?

science_man_88 · 2011-10-24, 11:52

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Fzq4MB7Mo

and

http://video.dirtworld.com/node/30016

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK3ETfyw82I

are a few things a google search turns up.

cmd · 2011-10-24, 12:42

it "FR°DE"

(!t) FAN..tozzi rag. Ug°

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davieddy · 2011-10-24, 12:47

Apparently the "Penny Farthing" is coming back into fashion.
Never tried it, although I expect it's like "riding a bicycle".

Did learn to walk on stilts in 1964.
But never mastered the Pogo stick.

David

Flatlander · 2011-10-24, 17:31

I did a 343-step handstand in 1974 if that counts.
I was delighted some time after when I realised it was 7^3.

A unicycle is easy; I can ride two at the same time.

(David is a bad effluence. Influence, sorry.)

Mr. P-1 · 2011-10-24, 18:24

I'm (obviously) a beginner at this, and am getting discernably better at it in just a few days of practice. Today I made to to the road, and was about halfway through negotiating the turn in the uphill direction before I came off. Pedling got noticably harder, which is what threw me.

I also tried in the underground carpark. Conditions are ideal in there - no wind, smooth level surface, and plenty of space. I managed to go from one end to the other, I guess 100-150 feet, much further than I've ever managed to go outside.

9021951 · 2011-10-24, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. P-1

If I'm lucky, I can get from my back door to the end of the drive - a distance of maybe 50 feet slightly uphill. At that point I have to turn somewhat sharply either up or down onto a somewhat steeper incline, which I have not yet successfully negotiated.

I need to lean against something to mount the thing. I've tried to do a free mount many times. I succeeded on my second attempt, thought "that was easy", and have never managed it again.

Here's the only other post in the forum to mention the word "unicycle". I can do two of the things he mentions, neither of them well, and not at the same time.

Being an armchair unicycle enthusiast, I can see this as being a three step process. 1) Bicycle riding indicates an ability to keep one's balance over two separated points with either 0 m/s ( metres per second ) velocity or greater. 2) Doing wheelies on the rear wheel, and then proceeding to the front wheel with control is next ( gravity assist is essential, with deft application of brakes ). 3) Purchase, rent or borrow a unicycle and start to practice putting your previous experience to the test. Just considering to ride a unicycle at this point, if still alive and breathing, shows, at least, bravery and initiative, so you've come to the correct place for further advice !

I'm always here to help !

Bravo ! !

2011-10-23, 23:21	#1
Mr. P-1 Jun 2003 1169₁₀ Posts	Can anyone else here ride a unicycle? If I'm lucky, I can get from my back door to the end of the drive - a distance of maybe 50 feet slightly uphill. At that point I have to turn somewhat sharply either up or down onto a somewhat steeper incline, which I have not yet successfully negotiated. I need to lean against something to mount the thing. I've tried to do a free mount many times. I succeeded on my second attempt, thought "that was easy", and have never managed it again. Here's the only other post in the forum to mention the word "unicycle". I can do two of the things he mentions, neither of them well, and not at the same time. Last fiddled with by Mr. P-1 on 2011-10-23 at 23:25

2011-10-24, 12:42	#7
cmd "(^r'°:.:)^n;e'e" Nov 2008 ;t:.:;^ 3³×37 Posts	it "FR°DE" (!t) FAN..tozzi rag. Ug° \|°\| Last fiddled with by cmd on 2011-10-24 at 12:44 Reason: °!

2011-10-24, 12:47	#8
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 2×3×13×83 Posts	Apparently the "Penny Farthing" is coming back into fashion. Never tried it, although I expect it's like "riding a bicycle". Did learn to walk on stilts in 1964. But never mastered the Pogo stick. David Last fiddled with by davieddy on 2011-10-24 at 12:49

2011-10-24, 01:42	#2
Prime95 P90 years forever! Aug 2002 Yeehaw, FL 19·397 Posts	Although its been a long time, I'm sure I could still ride a unicycle. I used to ride it all over the place, to school, through the woods, down stairs, etc. Pretty nerdy, huh?

2011-10-24, 06:14	#3
retina Undefined "The unspeakable one" Jun 2006 My evil lair 1854₁₆ Posts	I can. I learned when I was 14 whilst camping with my family. The hardest part for me was riding down steep inclines under full control. I'm still not really sure I ever got that part right, I certainly fell off numerous times trying to do that.

2011-10-24, 11:52	#6
science_man_88 "Forget I exist" Jul 2009 Dumbassville 20300₈ Posts	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Fzq4MB7Mo and http://video.dirtworld.com/node/30016 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK3ETfyw82I are a few things a google search turns up.

2011-10-24, 17:31	#9
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31·67 Posts	I did a 343-step handstand in 1974 if that counts. I was delighted some time after when I realised it was 7^3. A unicycle is easy; I can ride two at the same time. (David is a bad effluence. Influence, sorry.)

2011-10-24, 18:24	#10
Mr. P-1 Jun 2003 7·167 Posts	I'm (obviously) a beginner at this, and am getting discernably better at it in just a few days of practice. Today I made to to the road, and was about halfway through negotiating the turn in the uphill direction before I came off. Pedling got noticably harder, which is what threw me. I also tried in the underground carpark. Conditions are ideal in there - no wind, smooth level surface, and plenty of space. I managed to go from one end to the other, I guess 100-150 feet, much further than I've ever managed to go outside.