beginner

Setka456 · 2009-09-01, 05:26 AM

I just got my first unicycle 3 days ago as a birthday gift. I have started to learn how to ride it and i can get about 20-30 feet on average before i fall off. My problem is that i start pedaling to fast and get at a really fast pace that i cant handle. I was wondering what i can do to stay calm and find a better suited pace. Is there any little pieces of advice anyone could offer to help the learning process go alot smoother.

Thanks alot, every little bit helps

Edit: i have been using a railing to help learn at first now trying without it

TheJoker · 2009-09-01, 05:52 AM

Hey dude. Welcome to Unicycle.com, and good progress in 3 days!

when i was having that problem, i asked someone to walk alongside me so when i felt that i was gonna start pedaling like that, i would have someone to hold onto and stop, and let me regain my balance again.

An alternative when no one is around, is to force your feet backwards when you start pedalling too fast. it should slow you down. it worked for me.

Setka456 · 2009-09-01, 06:11 AM

Thanks for the tip ill try it out to see if it will work.
can i do as much as most normal people can do after 3 days?

Safey · 2009-09-01, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setka456

Thanks for the tip ill try it out to see if it will work.
can i do as much as most normal people can do after 3 days?

A lot better than I was

TheJoker · 2009-09-01, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safey

A lot better than I was

same here.

semach.the.monkey · 2009-09-01, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJoker

Hey dude. Welcome to Unicycle.com

Uh? Did I type the wrong url in to my browser?

STM

johnfoss · 2009-09-01, 03:19 PM

To prevent runaway speed, practice stopping. This is good to know anyway, as you can improve your dismounts instead of waiting for them to happen. Set a distance goal and stop when you get there. To do this it means getting the wheel ahead of you first, which will get you used to the idea of slowing down.

For a clean, good-looking dismount, stop with one foot toward the bottom/rear (it's hard to stop in any other position), then step down to the rear with the other foot. Always take the top foot off first (you probably figured this out already).

Welcome to the forums. If you feel the need to create future threads, please use the Title/Subject line to give a meaningful title for future generations.

Wannabe Clown · 2009-09-01, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safey

A lot better than I was

not fair. u used a rail. i started w/ free mounting. holding on to something else always threw me off balance cuz i'd accidently start leaning towards it.

Setka456 · 2009-09-01, 05:38 PM

Thanks everyone for helping me find out that im on pace, thats really encouraging

and thanks john for your tip ill use it today when i go out to practice

Setka456 · 2009-09-02, 02:18 AM

another question
how long would it take on average to be able to ride for a good distance?
like to a corner store and back? is that something i could expect in a couple weeks or what?
thanks

stockstinks · 2009-09-02, 02:35 AM

At your progress I would say 2 weeks

2009-09-01, 05:26 AM	#1
Setka456 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 4	beginner I just got my first unicycle 3 days ago as a birthday gift. I have started to learn how to ride it and i can get about 20-30 feet on average before i fall off. My problem is that i start pedaling to fast and get at a really fast pace that i cant handle. I was wondering what i can do to stay calm and find a better suited pace. Is there any little pieces of advice anyone could offer to help the learning process go alot smoother. Thanks alot, every little bit helps Edit: i have been using a railing to help learn at first now trying without it Last edited by Setka456; 2009-09-01 at 05:31 AM. Reason: forgot important information

2009-09-01, 05:52 AM	#2
TheJoker Epic Downhiller. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Legana,TAS,AUS Age: 18 Posts: 610	Hey dude. Welcome to Unicycle.com, and good progress in 3 days! when i was having that problem, i asked someone to walk alongside me so when i felt that i was gonna start pedaling like that, i would have someone to hold onto and stop, and let me regain my balance again. An alternative when no one is around, is to force your feet backwards when you start pedalling too fast. it should slow you down. it worked for me. __________________ Long Jump: 150cm High Jump: 70cm TheJoker = the most patriotic person on the forums. -SirSkillz

2009-09-01, 03:19 PM	#7
johnfoss North Shore ridin' Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 14,927	To prevent runaway speed, practice stopping. This is good to know anyway, as you can improve your dismounts instead of waiting for them to happen. Set a distance goal and stop when you get there. To do this it means getting the wheel ahead of you first, which will get you used to the idea of slowing down. For a clean, good-looking dismount, stop with one foot toward the bottom/rear (it's hard to stop in any other position), then step down to the rear with the other foot. Always take the top foot off first (you probably figured this out already). Welcome to the forums. If you feel the need to create future threads, please use the Title/Subject line to give a meaningful title for future generations. __________________ John Foss "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" www.unicycling.com "Unicycling is a way of looking at the world, making a choice to slow down, finish what you start, doing things not because they're easy, but because they're a challenge." -- Nurse Ben

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2009-09-01, 06:11 AM	#3
Setka456 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 4	Thanks for the tip ill try it out to see if it will work. can i do as much as most normal people can do after 3 days?

2009-09-01, 05:38 PM	#9
Setka456 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 4	Thanks everyone for helping me find out that im on pace, thats really encouraging and thanks john for your tip ill use it today when i go out to practice

2009-09-02, 02:18 AM	#10
Setka456 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 4	another question how long would it take on average to be able to ride for a good distance? like to a corner store and back? is that something i could expect in a couple weeks or what? thanks

2009-09-02, 02:35 AM	#11
stockstinks Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Age: 47 Posts: 56	At your progress I would say 2 weeks

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