I learned to ride shortly after I turned 50-years-old. I continue to
improve slowly but it is good enough for me. Do a variety of riding. I
ride a trials unicycle in the city, off-road MUni, freestyle indoors
and 29er on neighborhood streets. Keep riding. The more you ride the
easier it will become to learn new things. You do have to concentrate
and practice on specific skills such as backwards riding, idling,
hoping, etc. but the more you ride the easier the skills become. Every
time you try a skill, you are one step closer to to being successful.
I understand completely about your "self-preservation" comment. I have
not peaked yet and continue to improve enough to maintain my interest.
I had a very successful MUni ride over the weekend. It was crazy fun!!
I am still not real good at it but I sure had fun.
I have struggled to hop up onto a curb. Now after 3 years, it is
finally becoming easier and consistant enough to be deemed successful.
My muscle strength, skill level and technique have finally come
together on this particular skill.
Keep turning that wheel. As you get stronger and more comfortable with
riding, your skill level and your technique will improve.
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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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