cocky riding bet - Page 2

tomblackwood · 2004-04-03, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by erike
The stakes are equivalent to a new Hunter with Profile hub/cranks and carbon-fiber seat, so the stakes are high. This guy thinks he's better than everyone at everything. He claimed he could do it, so I'm holding him to it.

Did he propose those stakes? If so, you might be on the hook. A non rider wouldn't know a Hunter from an Artemis, or carbon-fiber from harvest cider.

Rowan · 2004-04-03, 09:52 AM

I agree with James Potter, it depends more on the individual rather than the age. I would say the chances are if he really hasn't ridden before, that he won't be going 50m before an hour is up. There is a chance that he is a natural though, like a mountainbiking guy I met today. He asked for a go on my unicycle and I gave him a couple of tips "Put your foot on the lower pedal, get on the seat, get your other foot up and lean forwards and pedal". Within a few goes he went about 10m, and asked "How do you turn" and I replied "You have to learn how to go straight first" and he promptly got on and rode around the corner. I think if I gave him a full hour he would have figured out how to freemount and ride 50m, because he seemed to be in control more than most people on their first try. I wouldn't suggest betting money on it just in case the opponent is secretly practising to ride.

one wheeled stallion · 2004-04-03, 03:51 PM

What uni does this guy have to ride? Just to be sure, I'd make it a 2-wheeled Kangaroo Coker- that'd put a spanner in the works if he has been practicing! And guarantee you a nice Profiled-up Hunter!

View Poll Results: Age of person likely to pass level 1 within 1 hour of first touching a uni:
less than 5 yrs	2	6.67%
6-8 yrs	9	30.00%
9-12 yrs	7	23.33%
13-16 yrs	15	50.00%
17-25 yrs	7	23.33%
26-infty	3	10.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

2004-04-03, 03:51 PM	#3
one wheeled stallion Guerilla Unicyclist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: England, UK Age: 24 Posts: 610	What uni does this guy have to ride? Just to be sure, I'd make it a 2-wheeled Kangaroo Coker- that'd put a spanner in the works if he has been practicing! And guarantee you a nice Profiled-up Hunter! __________________ OWS "...I explain briefly to him that such conduct leaves him vulnerable to accusations of being an idiot. We part as enemies" - Mikefule Last edited by one wheeled stallion; 2004-04-03 at 03:56 PM.

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2004-04-03, 09:52 AM	#2
Rowan Unicycle teacher Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Age: 29 Posts: 1,245	I agree with James Potter, it depends more on the individual rather than the age. I would say the chances are if he really hasn't ridden before, that he won't be going 50m before an hour is up. There is a chance that he is a natural though, like a mountainbiking guy I met today. He asked for a go on my unicycle and I gave him a couple of tips "Put your foot on the lower pedal, get on the seat, get your other foot up and lean forwards and pedal". Within a few goes he went about 10m, and asked "How do you turn" and I replied "You have to learn how to go straight first" and he promptly got on and rode around the corner. I think if I gave him a full hour he would have figured out how to freemount and ride 50m, because he seemed to be in control more than most people on their first try. I wouldn't suggest betting money on it just in case the opponent is secretly practising to ride.

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