Why are hills hard on a bike? (unicyclist perspectives)

[shapr]

The consensus in this thread is that the average person gets more exercise from the same route on a unicycle than on a bicycle. Additionally, unicycles are simpler, cheaper, easier to maintain, more fun, etc. Therefore, I expect unicycles to replace NordicSki and other widgets in infomercials.

But seriously, I've always been aware that I got more exercise from unicycling than bicycling. Since I spend the rest of my time sitting in front of a computer, I like that...

[tomkarches]

Originally Posted by shapr

The consensus in this thread is that the average person gets more exercise from the same route on a unicycle than on a bicycle.

Tell me about it. Lost 11 pounds in 2 months. Just added uni to my diet :-)

Originally Posted by shapr

Additionally, unicycles are simpler, cheaper, easier to maintain, more fun, etc.

Practical too. They fit under bus seats and can be easily carried up the stairs to ones' office.

Originally Posted by shapr

Therefore, I expect unicycles to replace NordicSki and other widgets in infomercials.

I don't get that channel.

Originally Posted by shapr

But seriously, I've always been aware that I got more exercise from unicycling than bicycling. Since I spend the rest of my time sitting in front of a computer, I like that...

Unicycling is much more interesting than bicycling.

The riders are much more interesting too...

--Tom