samsta002 said:*a) *
A unicycle is a vehicle with one wheel, that is pedal driven and kept
upright and steered with body_*_bal_*e*_nce*_. Unicycling is a
surprisingly extensive and large sport, although not very common in our
area.
There are many, many, different types of unicycle riding; here are a
few.
*Street* riding is when a rider uses urban objects to make combinations
by hopping, riding or even grinding.
*Freestyle* or *flatland* unicycling is doing tricks or stunts on a
unicycle, on a flat surface.
*Mountain Unicycling* or *Muni* is like mountain biking, an offroad
sport enjoyed in natural environments.
*Trials* riding is getting over objects and obstacles by hopping and
riding.
*Touring* or *commuting* is done with a very large wheeled unicycle
that can reach high speeds for covering ground.
*b)*
It is pretty easy to get involved in unicycling by buying your own
unicycle but help and support can be great. There is a group of riders
that meet at Castle Hill High every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 and
sometimes on the weekends. There is a group of Unicyclists that meet on
Sunday mornings in Newtown to play unicycle hockey too. Unicyclist.com
can be a great place for answers, tips and help about unicycles, tricks
and anything your having trouble with.
*c)*
To get involved in unicycling you -probably- will need a unicycle.
Learning to ride can be a shakey time so protective gear can be
helpful. A helmet, shin, knee, elbow and wrist guards will help you get
your confidence and protection up.
*d)*
_*Unicycles_vary_in_price_and_quality_greatly,_a_starter_unicycle_costing_as_low_as_$40_on_Ebay*_.
These won't last for long whereas a very good quality unicycle, a Kris
Holm, costs $650 and will last most riders forever.There are many unis
that cost even more than this but a good quality learner unicycle will
cost around $180.
_*Special_unicycle_designed_protective_gear_will_cost_$225_for_wrist,_elbow_and_leg_and_knee_protection.*_
Helmet costs vary but you most likley already have one at home.
*e)*
Unicycling is a very challenging and athletic sport. Unlike bike
riding, when riding a unicycle, you always have to pedal, even
downhill. Flat riding exercises most of the body, including legs,
abdomen and arms. Hopping gives a big workout to your legs and arms and
like all riding, increases cardio vascular fitness.
Unicycling increases coordination and propreoception which assist in
other sports. 'Unicycling is taught in 95% of japanese primary schools'
(http://web-japan.org/trends00/honbun/tj990325.html) as research has
suggested that unicycling helps general concentration, aswell as
fitness.
Thats as far as i've got so far
Suggestion would be great guys
(its due next thursday)
Quoted message said:Special unicycle designed protective gear will cost $225 for wrist,
elbow and leg and knee protection.
KH doesn't do elbow armour, he's the only specialised unicycle gear
maker.
I underlined the errors I saw.
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Kieron said:I tell u wat they would have to be a very commited pedo to learn to ride
a unicycle in order to mingle with us, steel one of us and rape us in a
bush.
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