Basic Riding Written Tips
Summary of 'Learning To Unicycle' by Andrew Carter and Klaas Bill
- Set up beside a support on a flat surface.
- Get on the unicycle.
- Move back and forth with the pedals horizontal.
- Lean forward and ride along in half, then full rotations.
- Ride continuously while holding a support.
- Ride continuously unassisted.
Remember:
- Weight on seat, not on the pedals.
- Sway your arm(s) for extra balance if you feel like it.
Keeping You Manhood Safe
Picture courtesy of 'TheBadger587' from the unicyclist.com forums.
"Don't sit on 'em! Position them carefully out in front of where you place your weight on the seat. With a little practise you'll do this without thinking about it."
Tony Melton
"When you are getting on, push the seat way behind you, through your legs, (and not way just far enough) then pull it forward. This brings everything to the front and out of the way."
'darchibald' on unicyclist.com
"Just pull them up. If you wear loose pants and can't really do it well, wait until nobody is watching and just move them forward and up as far as possible."
Sam Hunter
"Wear bike shorts, especially the padded ones. These really help and if you position your 'bits and pieces' forward and up prior to riding they keep well out of harms way and stay there for quite a while."
Peter van Boekhout