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  1. Hey, I'm supposed to interview a fellow unicyclist for an advanced
    composition paper - if you could all answer these questions or even just
    some of them it would be quite helpful. Thank you Much.

    1) How long have you been unicycling
    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples
    of skills you know.
    3) What was the reason you began unicycling
    4) How has unicycling effected your life.
    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling
    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists
    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.
    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.
    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling

    Feel free to give any other information about yourself or interesting
    facts about unicycling, yourself, or anything.

    Thanks a lot to those who reply - you dont have to answer every
    question, just put the number the question is by your answer (or
    don't).

    Cole Chapman

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  2. sorry but my enter key isnt working too hot 1) 1 year. 2) trials-
    hopping, seat out, pedal grab, 1 foot stuff, working on 1 foot ww but
    still stink like crazy at it. 3) my bro and friends were doing it. 4)
    it has become an obsession. it supplements my physical strength as well
    as my balance. it gives me something to do competitively. 5) i have
    met a lot of people, that i talk to often, and it has strengthened
    relationships with unicyclists i already knew. 6) we are superior 😄 .
    no really, i think different people are naturally attracted to the
    sport. 7) rather with others but always do it by myself. its fun
    either way. 8) personally, 300, but i recieved more from gifts and
    stuff. 9) yes. 10) see #4. about me: i like to read classic
    literature, like dostoevsky, tolstoy, nabokov, gogol, kafka, camus,
    mishima, etc. etc. etc. i like electronic music like aphex twin and
    squarepusher. if you want more thorough answers, PM me. -Trip

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  3. 1.) 2yrs. 3 mos.
    2.)Mountain unicycling is the favorite. I put the fattest tire I could
    find on mine not long after learning to ride. I learned to ride
    off-road and still prefer it over any other type of riding. I can go up
    and down pretty steep hills, hop about a foot into the air, drop off of
    ledges up to about 2 ft.(afraid of breaking equipment) do several styles
    of mounts including suicide, idle in place and ride backwards.
    3.)I wanted to do it to prove that I could do it. An incredible
    personal challenge for a middle aged man!
    4.)Unicycling has literally changed my life! It has taken front seat as
    a hobby over motorcycling, boogie boarding, camping, fishing etc.
    5.)I've made a few new friends unicycling, but mostly improved
    friendships that already existed. I've taught several people how to
    ride.
    6.)Yes, I do think that unicyclists are a unique lot! It appeals to
    people with real personality. It does not seem to appeal to dull
    people!
    7.)There is a place for both, but my favorite is usually with my kids.
    8.)Probably about $3000.00 including 15 unicycles and a trip to Moab
    recently. Of course it's been worth it! I just sold my Ducati 916
    motorcycle because I want to upgrade our equipment!
    9.)They all(5 of them) know how to ride, but I can't really say I taught
    them. They learned at my house, but on their own!
    10.)My physical conditioning and balance have certainly improved, but
    the biggest benefit has been an improved relationship with each of my
    kids! We've always ben a close family but this common interest has
    pulled us even closer together. We encourage each other without being
    too competetive. We invariably end up getting positive strokes when we
    go out as a group in public, and as our riding improves so does the
    praise. Nobody wants to miss out on that, so everyone is eager to go
    out and ride almost every day! Momma doesn't ride but is very aware of
    all the benefits to our family 🙂

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  4. 1) About a year
    2) I love doing off-road, freestyle and trials (I say trials- I suck at
    it!) I can crank grab, pedal grab on a good day, wheelwalk, 270- (not
    720, but 3/4s!), hop on the tyre, 180 unispin, a few mounts, one footed,
    seat out stuff etc etc.
    3) Got bored and wanted a random skill so my girlfriend bought me a
    uni!
    4) Have a serious hobby now, love to ride, to atttempt new terrain and
    tricks, what I'm gonna buy blah blah blah!
    5) Well, I know a couple of part-time unicyclists a bit better than I
    did, but no-one who rides seriously.
    6) Definately, I've only got forum stuff to go on really, but everyone
    is always ready to help you out, talk about their own experiences and
    really make an effort. I don't no if that is because it's a minority
    sport, but there seems to be a real sense of community amongst
    uniyclists. Plus of course the physical side of things- super strong
    legs, better balance, x-ray vision etc.
    7) Well, I've only ever ridden with the guys I mentioned above and
    they're not too great, but I still like riding with them as I get a
    chance to improve my tequnique on things with a bit of critisism from
    others who can uni. I ride mostly alone, so that may make me bias, as I
    do enjoy riding with others- I feel more motivated to try things and
    push myself a buit harder.
    8) ...Far too much. About £1500 on unicycle related things I would have
    thought. I'm constantly buying things I don't need, but what the hey!
    It's most definately worth it, I haven't regretted a penny. I think that
    building your unicycles up the way you want them is a big part of the
    addiction.
    9) Yes I will, and my girlfriend one day!
    10) Strong legs, super balance, makes you a bit different, I've
    benefitted unicycle.com no end. Makes me a happier even more well
    rounded individual than I was before! ;-)

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  5. 1) Almost 25 years.
    2) MUni. Skills in MUni? Riding rough stuff. Other skills? Most of what
    there is in unicycling, including (in the past) being a top racer and
    Freestyler.
    3) I thought it would be cool to be able to do it.
    4) The affect has been profound. My entire life is different as a
    result of my involvement in this sport. The state where I live, the
    things I've done, the people I know, all have something to do with my
    involvement in unicycling.
    5) Lots.
    6) We like challenges. Unicycling seems to attract lots of smart
    people, and people who like to think outside the box.
    7) With others. This is not necessarily more beneficial, but it's more
    interesting. If I'm practicing new tricks, or training for the track,
    I'll do that by myself to get more accomplished.
    8) Thousands of dollars over the years, for equipment alone, not
    counting travel. All dirt cheap in my mind.
    9) No kids, but I've taught many others, including some nieces and
    nephews.
    10) #1 is better heath and conditioning. #2 is probably a much more
    positive mental attitude about myself. Confidence. Everything else is
    gravy.

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  6. 1) How long have you been unicycling

    11 years

    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples of
    skills you know.

    muni; skills? not dying. but seriously, um...ability to have long
    standstills before drops or jumps.

    3) What was the reason you began unicycling

    my cousin could do it and i wanted to be as cool as him. also, wanted to
    impress the neighbors.

    4) How has unicycling effected your life.

    something to fall back on when im bored. always something new to learn,
    keeps me interested.

    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling

    not exactly, but i plan to.

    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about unicyclists

    we dont care what other people think of us. we're rebels! well, some of
    us. we dont conform with society.

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.

    i've never ridden with anyone else, as there is nobody else in my area.
    however, it does get lonely riding alone so i wish there were someone.

    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?

    about $1000, not including medical bills ; ) No, the money i spent on my
    savages was not worth it. i wish i had just bought a kh24 and a summit.
    no point in buying a uni you will break.

    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.

    only if they show interest. im not gonna push them.

    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling

    u get recognition, which gives u confidence. if you can hop up onto a
    picnic table, by gosh you can do ANYTHING! 🙂

    (no, i can't yet hop onto a picnic table)

    -Grant

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  7. 1) 10 years or so
    2) Hockey and Muni - skills? Nah - you've got me confused with someone
    else (although I failed to fail my level 1 test despite trying to).
    3) A club I belonged to had a uni - I was curious.
    4) Met my wife!
    5) See above. Plenty of others too (though not *quite* as good friends
    :-)
    6) Not particularly. Most of them are just normal people with a passion
    for 1 wheel.
    7) With others. Try playing hockey on your own..
    8) No idea. Lots though.
    9) Don't have kids - might never have kids.
    10) A fun hobby, different conversation topic, good friends.

    Paul

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  8. 1) Half a year.

    2) I don't have a favorite style. I enjoy both long distance riding (on a
    28"😉 as well as mountain unicycling. Skills? I now how to ride a unicycle.

    3) I got a unicycle for my birthday and started because I just had a
    unicycle.

    4) Life is more pleasant!

    5) No, not yet. I ride most of the times with -before unicycling friends-

    6) I don't think so.

    7) I prefer riding with others, it's nice to see others unicycling and chat
    a little while unicycling.

    8) Enough.....It is worth it!

    9) I don't have kids yet. But if I had, I hope they find a nice hobby
    and/or sport. It doesn't have to be unicycling.

    10) At the moment unicycling is my sport and it makes me feel good. I
    unicycle very often, what keeps my body in shape. I like visiting nature
    and do this a lot now with one of my unicycles. Maybe I am more in balance
    now then before I could ride a unicycle.

  9. 1) How long have you been unicycling?
    About eight months.

    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples of
    skills you know?
    Just a handful of mounts and some basic riding skills.

    3) What was the reason you began unicycling?
    Excercise (and spite for people who told me it was too hard or
    foolish)

    4) How has unicycling effected your life?
    I'm more confident, healthier, and I have a wide network of contacts
    around the globe (thanks to gilby and his forums).

    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling?
    I've met a few new friends through unicycling, and (for what it's
    worth), I tend to consider anyone who posts on these forums as a friend,
    even if I haven't 'met' them yet.

    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists?
    Yes, they tend to be more mature than they let on. It takes persistence
    to learn to ride, but it also takes a childlike joy in life to want to
    learn to ride.

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial?
    Both. Sometimes it's nice to ride alone and think about life, other
    times it's fun to ride with people and socialize.

    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    $800 and yes.

    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle?
    Viscount willing, I plan to teach any kids I have.

    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling?
    Outside of the basic health benefits, it has improved my confidence
    around strangers, and it has introduced me to a group of hundreds
    (thousands?) of interesting people around the globe. It has also taught
    me the sad but important lesson that no matter what you do, someone else
    has already done it, and done it better. =)

    Rob

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  10. Thank you to everyone who left some stuff about themselves, definitly
    helpful... More are definitly still welcome - the more the merrier

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  11. 1. About 2 years
    2. I enjoy most styles of riding. Grainding, ww, hopping, gaps.
    3. I found a uni so i learned how to ride.
    4. Its changed my life by giving me a great sport to do, exercise, and
    stuff like that.
    7. I enjoy riding alone when im trying to do something that takes me a
    billion tries. Although i would like to ride with someone to learn from
    them and just have fun with another rider.
    8. About 800. Absolutely.

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  12. 1) 6 1/2 years
    2) Muni and Coker on and off road. I can climb efficiently and ride a
    long way. My absolute favorite thing to do on a unicycle is to ride in a
    foreign country in the high mountains.
    3) Saw George Peck's RTU video - it was clear what I had to do.
    4) I've met so many friends, traveled so far and had such a blast
    through unicycling. It has also been a great activity that I can share
    with my family.
    5) TONS
    6) How to generalize? But almost all unicyclists are the type of person
    who love a challenge and don't mind hard work for a good reward. Almost
    by definition, they are a cut above.
    7) I like riding with others better, but solo training rides have an
    appeal too - I can go just the speed I want.
    8) Uncountable, certainly well over $10000 including travel. No it
    wasn't worth it at all - NOT!
    9) I taught my son to unicycle at age 6 (6 years ago). He now routinely
    pulls off stuff I can't do.
    10) Besides #4 answers, my raw balance has increased which has helped me
    in a number of ways. It's always great to set a hard goal for yourself
    and then achieve it. I've done that many times with unicycling.

    Unicycling is a great way to travel - showing up somewhere on a unicycle
    is the ultimate ice-breaker. You will be noticed and you will meet
    people and make friends you wouldn't otherwise.

    ---Nathan

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  13. 1)a couple months
    2)i just know some mounts and basic riding skills but hope to start
    offroad unicycling soon
    3)i started because my uncle was
    4)im healthier, i get out more, and people compliment me, and i get to
    meet other unicyclers
    5)i have met others who r now my friends and this is baically a
    community of us/we r all friends
    6)Yes, they tend to be more mature than they let on. It takes
    persistence to learn to ride, but it also takes a childlike joy in life
    to want to learn to ride, and it takes the want to not want to be like
    the rest of the cyclers
    7)I like riding by myself at times i want to think, but many times r
    better with others
    8)about $520 and yes
    9)i am young only 13 but yes if i do i will try but they will decide if
    they want to continue after starting
    10)Benifits from unicycling include a chance to get away from the norm,
    have fun, be healthy, have an amazing hobby, and have a confidence as
    well as getting to know others

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  14. fluffinator007 said:

    1) How long have you been unicycling


    3.5 years.

    Quoted message said:

    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples
    of skills you know.


    MUni. I'm not very good at skills. I'm about level 3.

    Quoted message said:

    3) What was the reason you began unicycling


    Join my daughter who could ride, and have as much fun as she had.

    Quoted message said:

    4) How has unicycling effected your life.


    I finally found a sport I like.

    Quoted message said:

    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling


    Some.

    Quoted message said:

    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists


    In general, unicyclists are great people! Social, not too conformative
    (if that is a word).

    Quoted message said:

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.


    There is a time for both. I would like to ride more often with others
    than I have an opportunity for. Beneficial for social reasons, and to
    learn (mutual challenge).

    Quoted message said:

    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?


    Maybe €1200. Absolutely worth it. About to spend more.

    Quoted message said:

    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.


    I taught both kids to ride. The oldest one before I could ride myself.

    Quoted message said:

    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling


    Great hobby.
    Something else to do with your kids.
    Physical exercise - finally.
    Meeting great people - online and in real life.

    Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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  15. 1) How long have you been unicycling
    Over 25 years. You'd think that I'd be better than I am but only
    recently (last 2 years) did I learn that you can do more than basic
    stuff on a unicycle.

    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples
    of skills you know.
    I enjoy all types of riding. I especially enjoy riding trails and
    distance riding on the Coker. Freestyle is good too. I haven't really
    got any good "trials" skills but I'd like to. Examples of some skills:
    gliding, and I can almost stand-up wheel walk.

    3) What was the reason you began unicycling
    Hmm, I don't know. I was young (maybe about 8?) when I build my first
    unicycle. It was a real piece of junk. But, I learned to ride it and
    never stopped.

    4) How has unicycling effected your life.
    That's a tough one to answer as I don't know what my life would be if I
    did not unicycle. I think in a way unicycling defines me. That's
    probably a bad thing.

    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling
    Absolutely! My family and I attended UNICON11 in Washington where we
    met some of the nicest people on the planet. I had the great pleasure
    of seeing some of these people again recently at Moab. Additionally I
    met the "Uni Guy" Guy Hansen. It turns out he lives just a few miles
    from me. Funny that our paths never crossed until just a couple of
    years ago.

    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists
    I think that every individual is different and special. Because I share
    a common interest with other unicyclist I am able to relate to them more
    than I might with non-unicyclists. That doesn't make unicyclists better
    than others though.

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.
    I like to ride with others more than alone. I do also enjoy the
    solitude of a singular one-wheel experience though.

    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    Over the years I've had VERY limited resources to spend on unicycling.
    Despite this I've probably spent somewhere in the ballpark of $2000
    (US). Is it worth it? Hmm, I doubt that someone responding in this
    forum could answer in the negative.

    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.
    I have three and a half children. Two ride now. The third has a
    unicycle and will probably be able to ride this summer. The fourth is
    on the way and I'll be working on her from the start. :-)

    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling
    This is too hard to answer.

    -mg

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  16. 1) How long have you been unicycling
    About 3.5 years
    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples of
    skills you know.
    I enjoy muni most, then distance riding on Coker. Just starting to pick
    up trials, which looks like something I'll like. Working on getting
    better as most basic skills needed for muni...climbing, hopping, drops,
    negotiating tight turns on rooty or rock terrain, climbing. Did I say
    climbing?
    3) What was the reason you began unicycling
    I had wanted to ever since my next door neighbor pal got one when we
    were about 12. I tried his a few times but could never get it, while he
    went on and became quite good. Then, almost 30 years later, it hit me
    that the reason he learned and I didn't was it was his unicycle, not
    mine. I never put in the required practice time. Sent out and bought one
    for myself, and was riding two weeks later.
    4) How has unicycling effected your life.
    Through unicycling I've met a large number of really great people with
    all sorts of diverse background and experience. Very similar to the
    juggling community in that regard. It's also helped me get into a
    regular exercise routine, set improvement targets, etc. As a result, I'm
    in much better shape now than I was a year ago.
    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling
    See above. I feel pretty well connected to the unicycling community,
    and ride with a number of cool people on a regular basis. It's funny,
    because some of the folks I've met seemed very much like "old friends"
    that I just had never seen before.
    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists
    I'd second Nathan's comments here. I find unicyclists and jugglers share
    that trait; the willingness to rise to the challenge, and invest time in
    a difficult activity to improve themselves. They share a disposition
    toward self-improvement, which is a trait I admire. Plus--every
    population has a certain percentage of "jerks"; but with unicyclists,
    that percentage seems much much smaller. I've found some unicyclists I
    don't see eye to eye with, but haven't found one yet that I don't like.

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.
    I prefer riding with others. Not only do I like the social aspect, but I
    find I'll tend to try things and push myself in ways I might not by
    myself. If "everyone" is going to try to hop over that log pile, then I
    guess I better too....
    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    Between equipment for me and my son and associated travel, etc., a few
    thousand. Worth every penny.
    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.
    My son is 10, and he learned to ride about a year and half ago at the
    Portland Juggling Festival. He loves it, and it's given us a great
    father/son activity. We ride together at least a couple times each
    week.
    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling
    See above. Physical, mental, and social enrichment.

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  17. 1) How long have you been unicycling
    Going on 4 years, but first learned 35 years ago.
    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples of
    skills you know.
    Give me a mountain and either a MUni or Coker and I will (try) climb it.
    I like both, but really enjoy long rides that involve BIG climbs at high
    altitudes on the Coker. Long single track rides on the MUni are quite
    enjoyable as well.
    3) What was the reason you began unicycling
    My wife brouht one home a few years ago, otherwise I might not be
    writing this. When I learned as a kid, it was because my neighborhood
    buddy and I challenged each other.
    4) How has unicycling effected your life.
    I've had only positive results from unicycling. I now uni trails and
    roads that I have been riding for 30 years on bikes, with better
    conditioning and bigger smiles, like Slickrock in Moab.
    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling
    Yes, from writers and photographers who have been part of my Epic rides
    to the numerous kids and adults that I have helped start unicycling.
    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about unicyclists

    Challenge, they love the challenge, and being different. Unicyclist are
    to bicyclist as telemark skiers are to alpine skiers, it's all good,
    just a harder way to accomplish their sport. Both telemarkers and
    unicyclist are a little wacked.
    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.
    It does not matter to me, I like riding alone and with others.
    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    Quite a bit, yes it is worth it.
    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.
    Both my kids ride, ages 10,13. They have been riding for about 3 years
    now. I have also taught a bunch of kids to ride in town here.
    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling .
    The biggest benefit for me has been staying in shape, both physical and
    mental. Also, I have met so many cool people because of it. Its a great
    sport to get you in shape for ski season. The (adrenilene& personal)
    high that comes with summiting a high mountain pass on a Coker, (or
    MUni) is second to none, so that experience I would say is a benefit to
    my overall well being. Another benefit from unicycling has been the
    "Family" aspect of it. It is quality family time spent together, a high
    priority of mine.

    😄

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  18. 1) How long have you been unicycling
    3,5 years

    2) What style of unicycling do you most enjoy, what are some examples of
    skills you know.
    my favorite was freestyle, but since i have seen unicycle trials my
    favorite is street ( there aren't big trials obstacles in the
    netherlands ). My best tricks are wheel walk ( 1 and 2 footed ) glide,
    practising coast ( record is 13 meter )

    3) What was the reason you began unicycling
    at school we have got a block called circus by the gym. there i started
    unicycling

    4) How has unicycling effected your life.
    very important. it is a way of live and without my unicycle i cant
    life
    5) Have you met any new good friends through unicycling
    before i did unicycling ( and after 1 year juggling ) I hadn't much
    friends, but now i have got a lot of friends

    6) Do you feel there is anything different or special about
    unicyclists
    yeaah unicyclist rocks

    7) Would you rather unicycle by yourself or with others - why is this
    more beneficial.
    in my village there are plenty of people who can ride a unicycle (
    because of my school ) but there are only 3 people in our villege who
    practise a lot with unicycling and juggling. Most of the times I'am
    alone because the others aren't at my level.

    8) how much money have you invested in unicycling - is it worth it?
    more than 1000 euro's in 3 years and ofcourse it is worth. the big
    problem is my bank account that isn't big enough ( still student )
    9) Will you someday or have you already taught your kids to unicycle.
    my kids??? I'am just 16 i have got a girlfriend but we don't want kids
    at this age. we will waight until our 25 or maybe later with getting
    kids.

    10) What benefits do you feel have come from unicycling
    before unicycling i did'nt do any sports ( except archery ) but that
    isn't a verry extreem sport ( if you do that 2 at the same time, so
    shooting an arrow from your unicycle, than it is quite cool )

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  19. Thank you much everyone.

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  20. 1)riding for umm... 27 months
    2)STREET STREET STREET!!! skills.. um, 180 suicide mounts, unispins,
    almost got rolling unispins, big drops, tire grabs, no footers, roll
    backs, grinds..
    3)i started cos bmx became too mainstream, and i wasnt very good at
    it!
    4)unicycling is a good outlet for my obsessive compulsive disorder and
    self destructive exhibitonism
    5)friends, yeah here and there...
    6)are you joking? we rule... except the cycling shorts... and
    clowns...
    7)id rather ride with others... you bounce off each other (not
    literally) and push each other.
    8)about a grand sterling
    9)kids? yeah of course
    10)its mine.. its ours... u, me, everyone reading this... this is our
    time and place, this is the beggining, its not commercialised, its not
    cool, chic and fashionable, its ours and no one can take it from us...

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    CTB North

    customer satisfaction survey...count the scratches on my back

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