Are you 45+

[stevea]

I was going to call this thread "Are you 50+”, but I thought it might be too lonely. Hey, there are threads for other ages, how about us more experienced at living? And the youngings (he-he) should know about us.

I am 50 and started riding three months ago (well, I was a level one rider when I was 12 years old). I am hooked on the one-wheel and have almost completed level three (except for that stomach-on-the-seat drill). I can jump mount, suicide mount, ride down a few stairs (one-at-a-time), hop down a bunch of stairs (okay, also one-at-a-time). I am working on idling (which, at least for me, is more difficult than learning how to ride) and SIF (still a long way off). I have been lurking on this forum several times a week all summer (you folks, and youtube, taught me how to ride--thanks).

I live in Utah which is epic for my other hobbies: rock climbing, telemark skiing, and snowboarding.

I started with a no-name 20” freestyle at the beginning of the summer, bought a Torker 20” DX a few weeks later, and just received my KH 24” from aebike.com three days ago (call them for prices).

How about you other riders with 45+ years of life experience?

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by stevea

I was going to call this thread "Are you 50+”, but I thought it might be too lonely. Hey, there are threads for other ages, how about us more experienced at living? And the youngings (he-he) should know about us.
How about you other riders with 45+ years of life experience?

I'm 45+6..almost 7! 52 january 15th. If you haven' seen any yet, here's a couple of my vids--one Muni, the other inland stuff. Us old farts still have some spark left!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RdIgewK2mw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCgD5htd_-0

That's 2 of about 80 I've made in the last year or so.

[stevea]

Originally Posted by MuniAddict

I'm 45+6..almost 7! 52 january 15th. If you haven' seen any yet, here's a couple of my vids...

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Yeah you old geez, I've seen a bunch of your vids. They've been motivational. I saw a post asking about older riders (I can't seem to locate the thread now) and the reply was something like, "there is this one guy who claims to be older than 50" (and it pointed to one of your videos). Thanks for the motivation.

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by stevea

Yeah you old geez, I've seen a bunch of your vids. They've been motivational. I saw a post asking about older riders (I can't seem to locate the thread now) and the reply was something like, "there is this one guy who claims to be older than 50" (and it pointed to one of your videos). Thanks for the motivation.

haha, "claims to be" that's gold! (I've actually been lying all along I'm really only 37!) Well Steve it's great to know there are other 50+ riders out there pushing their limits! Keep up the good work!

[wobbling bear]

I am turning 59 this wednesday
yesterday as we entered a MTB event (I'm the one on the right)
still one year to go as "sexy" ... afterwards I will be "sexa"

[onebyone]

Yep, 55. I can't ride like a kid but who cares. FUN is the name of the game.

[stevea]

Originally Posted by wobbling bear

I am turning 59 this wednesday
yesterday as we entered a MTB event (I'm the one on the right)
still one year to go as "sexy" ... afterwards I will be "sexa"

Happy Birthday (a few days early) Wobbling Bear. It's very cool you are competing!

[patmoore]

Originally Posted by wobbling bear

I am turning 59 this wednesday
yesterday as we entered a MTB event (I'm the one on the right)
still one year to go as "sexy" ... afterwards I will be "sexa"

Sexa is sexy! Happy birthday! Nice photo of you too.

Let's see..... I turned 45 in 1992. Hard to remember back that far.

[madmack]

Originally Posted by MuniAddict

haha, "claims to be" that's gold! (I've actually been lying all along I'm really only 37!) Well Steve it's great to know there are other 50+ riders out there pushing their limits! Keep up the good work!

Terry, I think that was the age that I thought you looked (37) if you say that people will start thinking that insted of an impressive 52 you are a fair 37 that would suck. well thanks again for the insperation from one of the kids

[MCMXXXV]

Some of you might recall the thread earlier this year (May?) about who was the oldest unicyclist still riding. Although I was 71 then (now 72yrs 3mths) I fell short by 22 years, as they found someone who was 93.

The world is a big place and there are lots of oldies who don't use computers, so I am sure there must be lots of people my age or older who ride unicycles but don't know of this forum.

Anyway, you guys and gals were nice to me in those postings, so I thought it only courteous to let you know that I am still riding and enjoying it immensely. I have no idea how long it will last, I just take it as it comes and it puts fun into my exercise regime.

I have been riding for two years now and am making slow progress. I have a 20" and 24" basic learner uni. and prefer the 20" mostly. My longest street rides (mostly footpath/sidewalk) have been 4km (2.5miles) on about four occasions on the 20", and 7km (4.37miles) on two occasions on the 24". I am starting to like the 24" for the longer rides now and the 20" for practising new things.

Close to my home there is a concrete pad with a railing around three sides where I can try out different things with no onlookers. ( Lucky to have that eh?). My overly ambitious current aim is to try one foot riding and wheel walking. I might never achieve those, but with my hand hovering above the railing, I have managed a couple of crank rotations of one footing and about three tire pushes of wheel walking before having to grab the railing for support. So far it's not much, but fun trying anyway.

Finally, I am passionate about unicycling and love this forum, you guys/gals are great.
Cheers,
Peter.

[jeffrollins]

Hey, I am also a Salt Lake City guy. I am 45+ (47). I bought my first uni 2 weeks ago and trying to learn it. I am so new to these, that this is the first unicycle I have ever touched!!! I bought a 24" but found someone with a 20" they will let me learn on. Soooo for a while it is practice, practice and oh yeh, practice. Jeff

[Wheel Rider]

There is a rather substantial group of us "mature" riders around here. Unicycling really gets in your blood. Welcome to your new life.

[legtod2]

I feel like the kid in the crowd.

At 45 I'm still quite active, play hockey with 20+ year old not seniors, play baseball and hang glide. Have 2 young children 5 and 10.

My unicycling skills still match the beginner category. But I can turn, hop, and go a fair distance. If I had other riders in my area perhaps my skills would improve. For now its self taught and self motivation to expand my skills.

Hello all !!!

[Cynbad]

I'm 45. Unicycled around the house as a kid unil about 15. Just bought a KH24 a couple of months ago. I ride trails and love it. Wish I could do some hopping tricks, but am afraid of hurting my allready damaged ankles. Also wanting the new Coker when it finally comes out........still waiting! My first passion is kiteboarding, big air, freestyle, and waveriding. i bought my fiance a LX 20", but it just sits in the garage. He is 54 and just doesn't have the drive to want to learn.

[Daytripper63]

I got another 6 mos til I hit 45 but no hurry here But like Wheel rider said "it really gets in your blood" plus it helps to be at a point in life that if you want something you can go get it now.
I am currently putting together a geared 36er with the Schlumpf hub and hopefully will be done soon.