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There's something inherently cool about riding on one wheel. It could be the simplicity of equipment, or the challenge, or the fact that you can ride for years and always find something new. Unicycles turn the world into a playground that's waiting to be ridden, and it's becoming one of the fastest growing types of cycling. There are many types of unicycling, from cruising city streets to technical trail riding. Here are a few of the most popular types: Standard: This is the most popular part of the sport and the way everybody starts; simply riding as a form of transportation. Cross-Country Mountain: This involves riding longer distances on technically moderate trails. Freeride Mountain: This involves riding technically challenging trails where the objective is to ride the most difficult terrain possible, typically downhill. All Mountain: This is a crossover between Freeride and Cross-country riding. It involves climbs and descents of technically difficult trails over longer distances. Trials: This involves riding over obstacles of any sort, either in natural terrain or in an urban environment, where the challenge is purely a function of technical difficulty over short distances. Riding techniques are employed purely as a means to negotiate obstacles. Flatland (AKA Flat): This involves doing tricks on a unicycle on flat ground. There are virtually an infinite number of ways to ride a unicycle and the challenge is purely related to the difficulty of moves. Freestyle: Similar to flatland riding but with a performance aspect and its own style distinct from flatland. Freestyle is the oldest type of technical riding. Street: Street riding combines urban trials and flat riding. The objective is to use stairs, railings and any other urban obstacle to set up tricks. Distance/Commuter/Touring: This involves riding longer distances on the road. For more information and links to numerous unicycling websites, visit unicyclist.com |
