The only skills I have are riding forward and freemounting (poorly). I’m biting much more than I can chew, still quite herky jerky. UPDed on yesterday’s ride a few times (normally when trying to go up unavoidable tiny curbs, or screwing up a mount).. but that’s what guards and gloves are for.
Freemounting the big wheel is really hard, especially for a 5’3″ person. There are a couple of times where I failed 10 times before getting on. It seems a big factor is fatique.. near the end of the ride it was almost impossible. I guess it needs more practice, and better technique.
Yesterday there were some mild occasional winds, and for the first time I felt the wind trying to push me back. It always happens on a road bike, but being on one wheel is another matter.
My sister came home just as I finished a 12km ride, and took this video. Today I’ve been trying the “rolling mount”.
November 10th, 2011 at 2:48 am
I lived in Singapore many many years ago.
We brought a child from Cheshire Homes to live and become
a football coach in the US. I still have some friends that sail
Access Dinghies at Changi Yacht Club.
I’ve been trying to learn to ride a unicycle after having my dog
trash my knee last December while I was warming up.
I’m really chicken. All your protective gear was really impressive.
I’m ready to go out and get knee pads. I already wear a helmet and gloves.
Jeff Breen,
Boulder Creek, CA
November 10th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Thanks for sharing a little about yourself. My protective gear comes from mountain biking, so I didn’t have to go out and suddenly buy so much gear just for unicycling. But they really help keep injuries at bay, especially at the beginning!