Why do you distance unicycle?

Because I like going to places with silly names and I like unicycling,
so combining the two saves time.

Because unicycling in big scenery up and down big road hills is just
more exciting than road biking and more of a challenge.

Because 100 miles on a bike in ten hours is easy, whereas it's a
challenge on a unicycle.

Because there's no better way to become a really smooth rider.

If you're not doing pointless things, don't you just sit on your [censored]
all day?

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deadlydes said:

*Why not? 😉 *

that sums it up.
walking up & down mountains in horrendous weather, rowing/running/riding
from point A to point A, running up a moving escalator, unicycling. all
silly, pointless things but they make you feel good. why hop your uni
onto a high rail to do a rubber skinny latte?

As for using a Coker rather than any other uni for distance, that's
obvious. I limp along at about 2/3rds coker speeds on my 24". the larger
balance envelope & smoother ride means your concentration levels don't
need to be as high and you can ride for longer. the height advantage is
significant. compare a 4x4 to a compact car, it's very much the same
feeling. riding a bike is boring & easy.

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deadlydes said:

*Why not? 😉 *

that sums it up.
walking up & down mountains in horrendous weather, rowing/running/riding
from point A to point A, running up a moving escalator, unicycling. all
silly, pointless things but they make you feel good. why hop your uni
onto a high rail to do a rubber skinny latte?

As for using a Coker rather than any other uni for distance, that's
obvious. I limp along at about 2/3rds coker speeds on my 24". the larger
balance envelope & smoother ride means your concentration levels don't
need to be as high and you can ride for longer. the height advantage is
significant. compare a 4x4 to a compact car, it's very much the same
feeling. riding a bike is boring & easy.

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deadlydes said:

*Why not? 😉 *

that sums it up.
walking up & down mountains in horrendous weather, rowing/running/riding
from point A to point A, running up a moving escalator, unicycling. all
silly, pointless things but they make you feel good. why hop your uni
onto a high rail to do a rubber skinny latte?

As for using a Coker rather than any other uni for distance, that's
obvious. I limp along at about 2/3rds coker speeds on my 24". the larger
balance envelope & smoother ride means your concentration levels don't
need to be as high and you can ride for longer. the height advantage is
significant. compare a 4x4 to a compact car, it's very much the same
feeling. riding a bike is boring & easy.

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deadlydes said:

*Why not? 😉 *

that sums it up.
walking up & down mountains in horrendous weather, rowing/running/riding
from point A to point A, running up a moving escalator, unicycling. all
silly, pointless things but they make you feel good. why hop your uni
onto a high rail to do a rubber skinny latte?

As for using a Coker rather than any other uni for distance, that's
obvious. I limp along at about 2/3rds coker speeds on my 24". the larger
balance envelope & smoother ride means your concentration levels don't
need to be as high and you can ride for longer. the height advantage is
significant. compare a 4x4 to a compact car, it's very much the same
feeling. riding a bike is boring & easy.

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deadlydes said:

*Why not? 😉 *

that sums it up.
walking up & down mountains in horrendous weather, rowing/running/riding
from point A to point A, running up a moving escalator, unicycling. all
silly, pointless things but they make you feel good. why hop your uni
onto a high rail to do a rubber skinny latte?

As for using a Coker rather than any other uni for distance, that's
obvious. I limp along at about 2/3rds coker speeds on my 24". the larger
balance envelope & smoother ride means your concentration levels don't
need to be as high and you can ride for longer. the height advantage is
significant. compare a 4x4 to a compact car, it's very much the same
feeling. riding a bike is boring & easy.

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If I choose the Coker,
then its not about the experience of arriving at point B, its about the
experience getting there.

If I want to cease being at point A and instead be at point B, I take a
car.

Just like life in general, its not being at piont B that matters so
much...its what happens between A and B that counts.

(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)

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If I choose the Coker,
then its not about the experience of arriving at point B, its about the
experience getting there.

If I want to cease being at point A and instead be at point B, I take a
car.

Just like life in general, its not being at piont B that matters so
much...its what happens between A and B that counts.

(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)

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If I choose the Coker,
then its not about the experience of arriving at point B, its about the
experience getting there.

If I want to cease being at point A and instead be at point B, I take a
car.

Just like life in general, its not being at piont B that matters so
much...its what happens between A and B that counts.

(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)

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If I choose the Coker,
then its not about the experience of arriving at point B, its about the
experience getting there.

If I want to cease being at point A and instead be at point B, I take a
car.

Just like life in general, its not being at piont B that matters so
much...its what happens between A and B that counts.

(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)

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If I choose the Coker,
then its not about the experience of arriving at point B, its about the
experience getting there.

If I want to cease being at point A and instead be at point B, I take a
car.

Just like life in general, its not being at piont B that matters so
much...its what happens between A and B that counts.

(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)

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mikepenton said:

*riding a bike is boring*

No it's not. OK... that'll probably get me flamed on this forum:eek:

But I agree with the general point. I come from a cycling background
(mainly commuting and touring, with a bit of time trialling and mountain
biking) and got into unicycling a year ago. I live about 10 miles from
work and usually ride a bike. Before I had the unicycles it would be a
choice between a quick blast down the road or use the mountain bike and
follow some trails, which would takes a bit longer but makes a nice
change. Since I've had the 26" uni I don't think I have ridden my
mountain bike to work at all - when I feel like a change from the road
bike I always choose the uni. It takes me over four times as long on
the uni, but I just find it fun. Practical it certainly isn't (at least
not with my current level of skill), and if I need to get there quickly
I'll take the bike every time, but that's not the point.

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mikepenton said:

*riding a bike is boring*

No it's not. OK... that'll probably get me flamed on this forum:eek:

But I agree with the general point. I come from a cycling background
(mainly commuting and touring, with a bit of time trialling and mountain
biking) and got into unicycling a year ago. I live about 10 miles from
work and usually ride a bike. Before I had the unicycles it would be a
choice between a quick blast down the road or use the mountain bike and
follow some trails, which would takes a bit longer but makes a nice
change. Since I've had the 26" uni I don't think I have ridden my
mountain bike to work at all - when I feel like a change from the road
bike I always choose the uni. It takes me over four times as long on
the uni, but I just find it fun. Practical it certainly isn't (at least
not with my current level of skill), and if I need to get there quickly
I'll take the bike every time, but that's not the point.

Rob

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mikepenton said:

*riding a bike is boring*

No it's not. OK... that'll probably get me flamed on this forum:eek:

But I agree with the general point. I come from a cycling background
(mainly commuting and touring, with a bit of time trialling and mountain
biking) and got into unicycling a year ago. I live about 10 miles from
work and usually ride a bike. Before I had the unicycles it would be a
choice between a quick blast down the road or use the mountain bike and
follow some trails, which would takes a bit longer but makes a nice
change. Since I've had the 26" uni I don't think I have ridden my
mountain bike to work at all - when I feel like a change from the road
bike I always choose the uni. It takes me over four times as long on
the uni, but I just find it fun. Practical it certainly isn't (at least
not with my current level of skill), and if I need to get there quickly
I'll take the bike every time, but that's not the point.

Rob

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mikepenton said:

*riding a bike is boring*

No it's not. OK... that'll probably get me flamed on this forum:eek:

But I agree with the general point. I come from a cycling background
(mainly commuting and touring, with a bit of time trialling and mountain
biking) and got into unicycling a year ago. I live about 10 miles from
work and usually ride a bike. Before I had the unicycles it would be a
choice between a quick blast down the road or use the mountain bike and
follow some trails, which would takes a bit longer but makes a nice
change. Since I've had the 26" uni I don't think I have ridden my
mountain bike to work at all - when I feel like a change from the road
bike I always choose the uni. It takes me over four times as long on
the uni, but I just find it fun. Practical it certainly isn't (at least
not with my current level of skill), and if I need to get there quickly
I'll take the bike every time, but that's not the point.

Rob

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mikepenton said:

*riding a bike is boring*

No it's not. OK... that'll probably get me flamed on this forum:eek:

But I agree with the general point. I come from a cycling background
(mainly commuting and touring, with a bit of time trialling and mountain
biking) and got into unicycling a year ago. I live about 10 miles from
work and usually ride a bike. Before I had the unicycles it would be a
choice between a quick blast down the road or use the mountain bike and
follow some trails, which would takes a bit longer but makes a nice
change. Since I've had the 26" uni I don't think I have ridden my
mountain bike to work at all - when I feel like a change from the road
bike I always choose the uni. It takes me over four times as long on
the uni, but I just find it fun. Practical it certainly isn't (at least
not with my current level of skill), and if I need to get there quickly
I'll take the bike every time, but that's not the point.

Rob

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Memphis Mud said:

*(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)
*

You are becoming one with the Coker, Grasshopper.😄

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Memphis Mud said:

*(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)
*

You are becoming one with the Coker, Grasshopper.😄

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Memphis Mud said:

*(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)
*

You are becoming one with the Coker, Grasshopper.😄

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Memphis Mud said:

*(oooh, that's a lot like the zen of unicycling. i'll have to tell
grandmaster 2t. perhaps i've achieved a higher level of conciousness!)
*

You are becoming one with the Coker, Grasshopper.😄

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