A Cycling & bikes forum. CycleBanter.com

Go Back   Home » CycleBanter.com forum » rec.bicycles » Unicycling
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Desperate for Help



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old November 28th 05, 12:11 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Ok well I'm on my 4th day of practicing the unicycle, and I am having
virtually no luck.

I -still- can't ride more than, oh, 1-2 feet before I UPD.

During those 1-2 feet, I swerve like crazy.

At least 25% of my attempts at riding WITH my support end up in a UPD.

I tried just pedaling like crazy like someone suggested to me, and that
only results in an even quicker UPD.

My saddle guards are already a huge scratched mess.

I would think that after 4 days I could do a little better than this,
but I don't think I've progressed at all since the end of my first day.

Is this slow progress normal? Should I keep just practicing the way I
am? Any random tips?


--
dudewithasock

'My Unicycling Journal'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44950)

768
------------------------------------------------------------------------
dudewithasock's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10900
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

Ads
  #2  
Old November 28th 05, 12:20 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Your progressing about as fast as I did, if that makes you feel a little
better.

It sounds like your stopping with the pedals vertical. Make sure to
put virtually ALL of your weight _on_the_seat_!! This way you preserve
your forward momentum and you can roll through the
vertical-pedal-position. Also be sure to sit straight up on the seat.
I think that's basically all you need to remember, though someone will
most likely tell you to look straight ahead and not at the ground.
(personally, that never helped me)


--
Spudman

|[/b] B B *|* THIS SPACE OWNED BY FLY :COOL:
*|* I O *|* THIS SPACE OWNED BY FREES*TYLER!*
*|* L A *|* *MERCYME OWNS THIS SPACE!!!
[b]|* L R *|* This space owned by unijesse
*|* - D *|* This space rendered by forrest
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spudman's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10752
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #3  
Old November 28th 05, 12:27 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Everything aside, practice. You'll get it.


--
forrestunifreak

warning: the above statement is usually not intended to offend anyone.
it has been know to cause warts, ringworm, and diaper rash.
it may contain logic, poltical incorrectyness, pchycological nudity,
and traces of peanuts.you cant read this!
'My gallery' (http://tinyurl.com/bbf9x)

'Seattle Bike Supply' (http://www.seattlebikesupply.com)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
forrestunifreak's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6828
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #4  
Old November 28th 05, 12:27 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Wait, so you have been registered here since september but only had a
uni for 4 days?

For tips, i would just say keep going, if you are making any progress
at all you will learn soon enough.


--
litldude2

Gallery.unicyclist.com/spencer
Litldude2 (att) aol (dott) com
------------------------------------------------------------------------
litldude2's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6134
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #5  
Old November 28th 05, 12:37 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


This might sound a bit metaphysical, but it helps me, I'm learning to
wheel walk right now and I feel like a complete beginner all of a
sudden:

Breath slowly. Visualize the action (including keeping the wheel going
round and round. I know, it does sometimes get stuck on part of a
revolution), eyes ahead and level, feel your center and keep the uni
underneath it.

You've probably seen a lot of the hopping and thrashing videos on the
forum, put that aside for now and think smooooooth. Focus. Balance.

This might sound contrary to much of what it said here, too. I learned
to idle before riding. Just back and forth with one hand lightly on a
fence, then letting go. Once I did that I practiced one rev forwards
one rev back. Gradually less clinging on the fence then I was off,
wondering what I should do when I got to the end of the driveway!!

Don't worry about your seat getting messed up. Better it than you,
eh!!

You're doing well.
Blake


--
podzol
------------------------------------------------------------------------
podzol's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10131
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #6  
Old November 28th 05, 01:07 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Well, if it makes you feel any better, you're learning way the heck
faster than I did. I only got to practice on Monday nights (didn't have
my own uni), and it took me two and a half to really learn how to go
about 20 revolutions. Then I got my own uni, and practiced insanesly
for about two weeks until I got it. Just remember the Gregor clan
motto, -Perseverando-, which means "persevering" in Latin. Practice,
practice, practice, then practice more. You'll get it. If I can do it,
anyone can.


--
subsonic87

Check out one of my latest favorite bands: 'Chagall Guevara'
(http://homepage.mac.com/mpeters/chagall_guevara/) (free downloads).
Also, check out my company, the coolest up-and-coming woodceilings
company: '9Wood' (http://www.9wood.com).
Or don't check 'em out. I understand.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
subsonic87's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11153
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #7  
Old November 28th 05, 01:23 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


I remember having the same issue when I was learning. Not getting my
butt on the seat. I remember saying to myself as I would mount:"get up
on the pedals, sit on the seat, and pedal."

I've been riding for a couple months now, and I'm still learning new
things every time I ride. Be patient, and keep at it. It'll come.


--
Tim Morin
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tim Morin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/11002
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #8  
Old November 28th 05, 01:25 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


just like diving... only picture good thoughts... clear your mind of
failure... and sucess will come

Chase


--
Unitik908

All hail the exhaulted Sigpoose, for he is forever king...
R.I.P Unibiker
R.I.P Gazzaloddi
R.I.P Paul Hester
R.I.P James Doohan
R.I.P Mitch Hedberg
R.I.P Peter Jennings
R.I.P Pope John Paul II
R.I.P James_Potters_Cat
YAMS

-last edited by the dave and sigpoose on 2005-09-05 at 08:56 pm -
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unitik908's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/8690
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #9  
Old November 28th 05, 01:30 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Didn't expect this many replies. Thanks to all of you for the support. I
will most certainly not give up, and will keep right on falling and
getting back on.


--
dudewithasock

'My Unicycling Journal'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44950)

768
------------------------------------------------------------------------
dudewithasock's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10900
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

  #10  
Old November 28th 05, 02:12 AM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Desperate for Help


Here I am practicing coker idle by my refridgerator with my sock
puppet!

And yes, my kid thinks I'm nuts when I ask him to take pictures of my
nonsense.


+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Filename: Blake withasock.JPG |
|Download: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/10814 |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+

--
podzol
------------------------------------------------------------------------
podzol's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10131
View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/45031

 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Desperate for Help LikeableRodent Unicycling 0 November 28th 05 12:21 AM
Desperate to avoid high passes in alps - urgent help appreciated. [email protected] Rides 2 October 10th 05 08:50 AM
a desperate escape from winter non-riding doldrums BB Mountain Biking 2 November 18th 04 02:56 AM
DESPERATE 3 DAY AUCTION - MANY ITEMS!! Suntour, Dura-ace, Continental, Singlespeed Jesse Marketplace 0 July 4th 04 12:51 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CycleBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.