sneeze of death or catchall thread for stuff that doesn't fit somewhere else..

[stillup]

Couldn't really find a thread that applies to this topic so I am going to just start another in the hopes of maybe saving a life or at least embarrassment to somebody.. anyway...a couple of days ago I was riding on our riverwalk . I was on my way back to the parking lot where I had parked my car... I was about a mile away and cruising along on my 29er not a care in the world. The feeling came over me that I was about to sneeze...no big deal I sneeze all the time..so sneeze I did. OK..during the sneeze I never realized before how many muscles are involved ...some of the same ones that are used to balance and pedal I'm guessing. but half way thru the sneeze it's like my body forgot how to unicycle and the cycle flew out from under me at a pretty good clip..I went off the back, and luckily landed on my feet before continuing backwards and landing on my butt..the unicycle continued on without me for about 5ft or so before coming to a rest..There was nobody in sight which is unusual when I screw up.
So If you feel a sneeze coming on you might want to consider stopping beforehand. at least for those like me who can't unicycle and sneeze at the same time..

[chazpantz]

I agree with you, a pre-sneeze dismount is better than a upd. this might sound strange but i am a violent sneezer and it's pretty much impossible for me to stay on while sneezing.

[johnfoss]

Originally Posted by stillup

There was nobody in sight which is unusual when I screw up.

I know exactly what you mean by that!

I think I know what you mean with those monster sneezes. I don't get them often, but those ones that really take over your body for a moment. Could be bad if riding at high speed...

[knoxuni]

or on skinnies.