Unicycling with Unisteve
How Steve Started
"My dad has wanted a unicycle ever since he was a kid and he got one for his 38th birthday. I tried it and I liked it, so I got my own for my birthday."
Steve says unicycling is a great way to get around and get exercise. "I have also noticed that my balance has improved. You can't coast on a unicycle, so you are always pedalling. This makes for a good workout. I go all around town on mine and it's great! Unicycles are much more maneuverable than bicycles. I can turn around in the width of a narrow sidewalk. I find it fun to zoom around through narrow things that nobody thinks I can make it through."
Where to Get a Unicycle
"If you want to buy a unicycle, you can probably get a pretty good unicycle for between $100 and $125 at most bike shops. At a yard sale you might be able to find a half-decent unicycle for less than $50."
The Unicycle Family
"There are many different kinds of unicycles. There are giraffe unicycles that I'm sure you've seen at circuses, (the very tall chain-driven ones); Cokers, or big wheel unicycles, which usually have 36" or 48" wheels (that's HUGE!); your average direct drive unicycles (direct drive just means no chain or pulley, kinda like a tricycle); and my personal favorite, the mountain unicycle or Muni, which is just a beefed up normal unicycle that can make it through rough terrain."
Steve's Tips For Learning to Ride
For more tips on how to ride a unicycle, and to check out pics and video of Unisteve, head to Steve's site.
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