First steps on one wheel
To unicycle, you should be sporty and a little
„smart“. The first hour is still a bit frustrating,
but then comes the „klick“, and it won‘t let you
go. There is only one thing left, the journey is
the goal.
Riding a unicycle makes you addicted to
„more“. Those who can unicycle also have
ideal learning-conditions for snowboarding,
skiing, surfing and all sports that require good
coordination. Before you approach the vehicle,
check that the helmet is on your head and that
the knee pads are in the right place!
If you have assembled your unicycle as
described above, you now know where the
front and back are. For those who don‘t know
yet: If you take a closer look, you will notice
that the unicycle is showing a direction of
travel. The seat post clamp points to the front,
which means that the bolting is at the rear.
The pedals are marked with left and right in
the direction of travel, so that the bolts don‘t
come loose during the ride... (see also pages
before!)
You will find the correct saddle height just like
on a bicycle. If you are sitting on the saddle,
the knee in the lower pedal position should
be approximately pressed through, as in the
picture one side before.
A tip for the first attempts: set the saddle a little lower! It‘s a bit easier
and you know: „The higher the saddle, the more it splashes“.
If you have good friends, take one of them with you. Assistance is
helpful for the first attempts. However, if you want to train alone
to uncover your secret after a few days, look for a terrain with a
flat surface and a railing to hold on to. Door frames or telephone
boxes are also ideal, here you can hold on with both hands.
And here we go: Hold on to the handrail or to your friend with
one hand. Clamp the saddle between your legs and, put the
right pedal in the 4 o‘clock position. If you now press down on
the pedal, the unicycle automatically slides under your body
and you are sitting (or not sitting) on the unicycle. But one
thing is for sure, you are now about 5-6 hours away from
riding a unicycle.
Your goal should be to balance your weight with the next
attempts. Always keep your upper body upright and support
yourself with your friend or on the handrail.
How do I get on and ride all by myself now?
The next step is to drive forward. Release one hand from the
railing and try to drive a little forward.
Congratulations! Now you are only approx. 3-4
hours away from unicycling. Another important tip: if a fall is im-
minent, always drop the bike, because a good bike can do that, you
probably cannot.
So, now there is only one thing left to do: The journey is the
goal. Suddenly you ride one meter alone, then two... and then
suddenly you no longer understand why the beginning seemed
so difficult to you. Now you can finish your secret training and
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