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Old January 8th 09, 08:06 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
McNerdius[_2_]
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Default Frustrations Learning to Ride: Mental Block and *Really* Sore Knees?


I second saskatchewanian's words on the beers. Helps great to get past
those mental blocks. As for the knee pain... an informative page is:
http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spknees.html

I've added various stretches to my routine (and now saskatchewanian's
tip) and have been increasing duration and intensity of practice (not
recommended... but...) and the pain/discomfort has been decreasing a
bit each day. I'm sure if i were to take it easy on the uni and just
stretch a wee bit things would be in tip top shape ...

Importantly though, stretch ! And keep the quads in balance !

And on to my last little rant... I'm still learning BUT... I'm going
to leave out all but the most important details here... DO NOT GIVE UP.
A LOT of people certainly have learned on 24" unis. A LOT of 24" unis
certainly have 125mm cranks. So don't let what i'm about to say
discourage further attempts. My first uni was a 24 with 150mm cranks.
2 years i tried on this thing... i had VERY similar experiences to what
you are describing. Then i got a 20." It's been less than a month now
and i'm a few hours away from skill level one. i am almost certainly
less fit than you. Ultimately, smaller cranks will make things a tad
easier for you, albeit a tad harder on your knees. a smaller wheel with
125s or proportionately smaller cranks will make a world of difference
in learning speed. I know it has for me. Sorry to ramble, but 24 vs 20
is an issue i will always have a bit of passion for.


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