Things not to do (on a Unicycle)
This light hearted theme originated in the UNICYCLING QUARTERLY magazine put out by the International Unicycling Federation in the 1980s and later appeared in On One Wheel from the Unicycling Society of America. It features humorous photos of things that are not advisable to do on, with or near unicycles. The numbers correspond with the order in which they were published. Your submissions are welcome. Please read the disclaimer at the bottom.
#1: Riding down sand dunes
This was October 1985 at Belle Terre, on the north shore of Long
Island. That spot on the dune is John Foss riding his unicycle in the
soft sand, which came up to the axle of his 20".Afterward, one pedal
had to be rebuilt, and the axle and bearings had to be replaced due to
sand contamination and other problems. Was it worth it? Photo by Bradley
Bradley. (UNICYCLING 1/3, Fall 1987)
#2: Trying to stop a car with a unicycle; on snow
This picture was taken in 1980 in Livonia, Michigan. The rider wishes
to remain nameless (I was the photographer, so don't look at me!). This
activity is called "shagging" or "skitching" (or something
else) depending where you live. Needless to say, the car kept going the
single wheel was not able to be kept under the rider, and it was a "drag"
for the ill-fated unicyclist, who got snow all over him. This image appeared
in the Winter 1992 On One Wheel.
#3: Coasting with no feet on the frame
Ask anyone including this rider, Sem
Abrahams, and they will tell you that this simply will not work. In
case you're wondering how Sem did it here, remember that the camera lies.
Let's just say it was a "brief" demonstration. This picture
was taken at Sem's Unicycle Sportclub in 1983. (OOW Spring 1992 -- UNICYCLING
6/2)
