Forum: Unicycling
January 14th 09, 05:27 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,238
New trip for Gracie? Maybe...
I cannot imagine carrying all that gear while riding a unicycle. Her
gear list is suitable for backpacking (hiking) and it does not include
food. She will be riding with at least 40 to 50 pounds of...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 13th 09, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,568
Riding with a Hernia
It could depend on the type of hernia. If this is the "turn your head
and cough" type then racking yourself probably will not make it worse. I
do think that all the stress of carrying your weight on...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 12th 09, 06:43 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,785
Will you still be riding when you're......
I hope to still be riding when I am 56yo.
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Wheel Rider
A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to
blame someone else. - Waite Phillips
The art of medicine consists of...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 11th 09, 11:06 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,731
Crotch Protection
Compression shorts. They look like bike shorts but do not have padding
and they are a lot cheaper. They fit snug against your skin so the
rubbing takes place against the compression shorts and not...
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Forum: Unicycling
January 3rd 09, 11:01 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Glad I was wearing a helmet
Several riders from Memphis were riding off-road this morning. After 2
hours of riding, we were 50 yards from being finished when my helmet
suddenly became very useful.
I was riding down the last...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 29th 08, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
What does rain do to your unicycle?
Governor;1159810 wrote:
I really don't know what the frame is made of
(Sodium in contact with water releases hydrogen which then catches fire
from the heat of the reaction.)
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Forum: Unicycling
December 29th 08, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
What does rain do to your unicycle?
Governor;1159795 wrote:
If you are riding your unicycle in the rain or if you soak it with
water, is it bad for it and will it ruin the bearings inside of
it?:confused:
But if you ruin the...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 26th 08, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 793
Pedal problems!
sigve;1158144 wrote:
Okay, I've got a problem with my pedals. I got some twisted plastics I'm
planing to use this winter, but one of the pedals I cant seem to get
off.
Yes, I am turning it...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 25th 08, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 677
will i fit a 29er uni??
Yes. You have plenty of inseam.
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Wheel Rider
A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to
blame someone else. - Waite Phillips
The art of medicine consists of keeping...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 13th 08, 09:09 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 861
Unicycle for beginner
Whiggi;1148955 wrote:
Hi, first post here, hopefully you guys can help me out
I recently got myself a unicycle off the internet. I went for the
cheapest I could find
...
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Forum: Unicycling
December 12th 08, 05:45 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,891
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Forum: Unicycling
December 12th 08, 05:41 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,891
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Forum: Unicycling
November 24th 08, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,985
Wheel walking.
Jamin;1136984 wrote:
... Keep in mind, because you are going slower you will also need to
focus on balancing side to side with your arms. So practising slow
riding will help in this...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 19th 08, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 818
Are handlebars worth it?
redwelly;1133684 wrote:
What's 'too fast'? ;)
Sam
Faster than I could run if I UPD'd.
I have no interest in plowing ground with my face if I UPD off the
front then cannot catch myself.
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Forum: Unicycling
November 19th 08, 12:20 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 320
Learning to turn
Keep practicing. You are doing fine. I think it is better to ride around
turns rather than to twist. Twisting wears out your tire quicker.
For tighter turns to the left, lean left and forward,...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 18th 08, 07:40 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 818
Are handlebars worth it?
I tried a T-7 handle on my 29er and my Coker. It caused me problems with
mounting and it made me go too fast so I took it off.
It's collecting dust now.
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Wheel Rider
A man can fail many times...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 8th 08, 09:39 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 771
Should I start unicycling?
3dnf;1127276 wrote:
I was wondering if I should start unicycling or not. Is there risk of
injury of anything when unicycling? If you could get back to me that
would be great....
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Forum: Unicycling
November 7th 08, 04:37 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 232
Sore Legs!
scott ttocs;1126663 wrote:
... This morning I rode 2-3 miles with some hills. ... It was a
beautiful morning and a lovely ride. :)
.... My elbow is healing up nicely and the rest of the...
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Forum: Unicycling
November 6th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,147
Unicycle comic strip
UniBrier;1125975 wrote:
But can he ride it one footed?
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Looks like some of our off-road trails. I am sure the cartoonist has no
idea how accurate this really is.
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Forum: Unicycling
November 1st 08, 02:43 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
A quick bang before today's ride!
Have your ears stopped ringing yet? :rolleyes:
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Wheel Rider
A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to
blame someone else. - Waite Phillips
The art of medicine...
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Forum: Unicycling
October 31st 08, 11:32 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
3 yeras of riding - declaration of love
Bravo!!
The photo of the cows looking at the unicycle made me laugh.
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Wheel Rider
A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to
blame someone else. - Waite Phillips
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Forum: Unicycling
October 29th 08, 03:24 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 235
Views: 15,833
Pictures of your latest ride
Members of the Memphis Unicycle Club last Saturday. We were riding in
the Mud Island River Park next to the Mississippi River. We used to ride
there a lot but they asked us not to ride stairs, walls...
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Forum: Unicycling
September 7th 08, 01:22 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 958
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Forum: Unicycling
September 2nd 08, 02:28 PM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,347
Digital SLR Camera discussion thread
A digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera would cost a lot more than
$400.
Take a look at the Canon PowerShot A620. I have one and it takes great
unicycling photos. I bought mine 2 years ago for...
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Forum: Unicycling
August 26th 08, 01:13 AM Posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 894
Injured Reserve List
I sprained my right ankle on August 3 playing racquetball. I even went
to my doctor to have it x-rayed. He said it was not broken. I am
slowly getting back to riding my unicycles.
My ankle swelled...
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