Now I've seen everything
04-07-07, 06:34 PM
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Now I've seen everything
I was coming down off of Mt. Diablo (a healthy climb in the SF bay area) and saw to my surprise someone riding a unicycle UP the mountain. The section he was on wasn't that steep (6% grade?) but he was doing great, and said he was going to the top. I was pissed that I didn't bring my camera.
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
JB
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
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04-07-07, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathanb715
I was coming down off of Mt. Diablo (a healthy climb in the SF bay area) and saw to my surprise someone riding a unicycle UP the mountain. The section he was on wasn't that steep (6% grade?) but he was doing great, and said he was going to the top. I was pissed that I didn't bring my camera.
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
JB
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
JB
You have obviously never heard of Kris Holm.....?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPznTbus3g
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04-07-07, 06:50 PM
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I would pay $ to see a guy bomb a big descent on a unicycle.
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
04-07-07, 06:53 PM
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WOW!! I'd never heard of Kris Holm either. Absolutely amazing! I think my eyes were WIDE open (think Reche Caldwell) the entire time I was watching that video...very cool!
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Originally Posted by jonathanb715
I was coming down off of Mt. Diablo (a healthy climb in the SF bay area) and saw to my surprise someone riding a unicycle UP the mountain. The section he was on wasn't that steep (6% grade?) but he was doing great, and said he was going to the top. I was pissed that I didn't bring my camera.
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
JB
Descending on a unicycle must be very interesting!
JB
I did not have a chance to climb Diablo this year, but I did it last year. The descents can be technical so I don't know unicylists corner these turns. Also, I guess braking is by pedaling backward?
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Ive seen some ATB unicycles that have a handbrake below the saddle....
I wouldnt even WALK on that bridge like he rode across...let alone go on a unicycle!
I wouldnt even WALK on that bridge like he rode across...let alone go on a unicycle!
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He's either got a fixed gear or a coaster/hub brake - look at the pedals spin when the dog is pulling him.
That guy makes riding on 2 wheels look about as challenging as riding a tricycle.
That guy makes riding on 2 wheels look about as challenging as riding a tricycle.
04-07-07, 07:41 PM
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So ViperZ - is there a unicycle project in the offing?
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I did the my local MS150 bike ride from Houston to Austin for the first time last year. The first day is basically a century. I was about 5 miles away from the end of day 1 last year and not exactly lacking confidence when - 2 uncyclists pass me. I tell the story all the time. It brought a little perspective and a good ego adjustment.
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
S I C K .
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
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Originally Posted by jonathanb715
I was coming down off of Mt. Diablo (a healthy climb in the SF bay area) and saw to my surprise someone riding a unicycle UP the mountain.
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Originally Posted by ConstantRider
The fastest unicyclist in last year's Mt. Diablo Challenge -- a 14-year-old -- finished the race ahead of several hundred cyclists.
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04-08-07, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by blandin
So ViperZ - is there a unicycle project in the offing?
Probably not.... I can ride a unicycle, however nothing near that skill level (read poorly) That bridge part is over the top
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cool!!!!!
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My hands started sweating just watching him on that bridge rail - that dude is insane.
