Author: unicycle

Clown bike – it’s a term that doesn’t necessarily have a single, agreed-upon definition. To you, a clown bike might be a minibike that seems impossible to learn to ride, until you see someone do just that. Perhaps a clown bike is a more specialized bike that has wheels that rotate independently of each other, and which has no chain drive, which is designed for trick riding. Or then, perhaps to you a clown bike is actually a penny-farthing, you know, those bikes that have a large front tire and a smaller rear one? But these are no joke, and…

Learning to ride a unicycle, also known as a one-wheeler, is not without its challenges, shall we say – and that’s to put it lightly. It’s normal to take a few spills when learning to ride a bike. When learning to ride a unicycle it’s foregone. We call them unplanned dismounts. And the truth is that even experienced riders take a tumble or two from the saddle from time to time. This reality is why appropriate safety is critical for comfort and safety. Here’s a breakdown of what you should be wearing. A Helmet By far, the most serious injuries…