|
2012-06-07, 03:44 PM
|
#1 |
|
Superkeen Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester, UK
Age: 12
Posts: 4
|
:) Hello from a newbie
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and fairly new to unicycling but can do a decent amount of things. I ride a Nimbus 19" trials and I'm hoping to get better through people giving tips and practice. practice and more practice.
I'm off to the JUST record attempt this weekend in Middlesborough. Hoping to do at least 10k and have been working up my distances recently on the local lanes and tracks. Trying to get into the trials stuff and watching the stuff on Youtube for inspiration. If anyone knows of any clubs or outfits around the North Manchester, UK area I'd appreciate any details. 
|
|
|
|
2012-06-07, 04:42 PM
|
#2 |
|
"Tries but fails to exceed"
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manchester, UK
Age: 52
Posts: 3
|
Hi Hazzman,
Welcome aboard. I'm a newbie too, also based in Manchester, UK. I've only just started and my best to date is around 30m. I find it incredibly hard work and struggle to understand how experienced Unibods can go for hundreds of miles and not even flinch. Currently reading "How to ride your Unicycle" by Charlie Dancey and it has the following entries; 1934 - Walter Nilsson crossed the USA on a Uni 1976 - Wally Watts rode around the world (got back home in '78) 1994 - Ashrita Furman rode backwards for 53 miles. Makes my 30m look like a bag of something brown and smelly, but I'm getting a lot out of my bruises and it beats walking boots and bikes. Also at the JUST do so may see you there. May the force be with you. 
|
|
|
|
|
2012-06-07, 07:01 PM
|
#3 | |
|
Yuval Hadad
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Israel
Age: 44
Posts: 178
|
Hi Hazzman,,
Welcome to THE unicycling community! Quote:
 seriously, It is reasonable to assume that, if you will be consistent with your practice - your 30m will become 300m... 3km... 30km...With a lot of new skill or trick you learn, there is a point that distance is no longer the most important factor, and you find yourself searching for the next challenge - and there is a lot of them Be happy and proud with your 30m - most people won't do half of it... Good luck and have fun, UVcycle
__________________
Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive UVcycle's YouTube Channel |
|
|
|
|
|
2012-06-07, 08:48 PM
|
#4 |
|
Live every week like its shark week
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 462
|
That's great! Keep it up. The defining characteristic of a unicyclist is their patience and determination. Just keep practicing and you'll be there
Youtube was my source of energy for unicycling... whenever I watch one of Terry's videos, it makes me want to go out for a ride.
__________________
Happy cows come from California. Then at one point, PETA got into the mix and claimed that California cows were not happy. Of course, being the animal experts PETA aren't, they were unable to quantify any method of detecting cow happiness. - JF |
|
|
|
|
2012-06-13, 05:47 PM
|
#5 |
|
Eating a sandwich
Join Date: May 2010
Location: New Mexico
Age: 34
Posts: 1,216
|
Hewo everyone. What is JUST? Is there a link? I can't find anything about it...
|
|
|
|
|
2012-06-14, 02:08 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Flintshire UK
Age: 46
Posts: 529
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012-06-14, 06:21 PM
|
#7 | |
|
Eating a sandwich
Join Date: May 2010
Location: New Mexico
Age: 34
Posts: 1,216
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Tags |
| newbie |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Hello to those from the BBC News Website! | mowcius | Just Conversation & Introduce Yourself | 5 | 2012-05-31 04:56 PM |
| Hello from NJ. | Jake95 | Just Conversation & Introduce Yourself | 2 | 2012-05-29 02:46 PM |
| Newbie saying hello | LasVegasHighRoller | Just Conversation & Introduce Yourself | 6 | 2011-05-05 04:52 AM |
Linear Mode
