# Riding Advice **URL:** https://unicyclist.com/c/riding-advice/20.md?page=1 [Latest](https://unicyclist.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://unicyclist.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://unicyclist.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Should I buy a 36” asap in order to train for a century?](https://unicyclist.com/t/should-i-buy-a-36-asap-in-order-to-train-for-a-century/291611)
**Author:** [@Buson\_Bill](https://unicyclist.com/u/Buson_Bill)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/should-i-buy-a-36-asap-in-order-to-train-for-a-century/291611 "2025-07-10T17:51:14Z")
Hello all! I’m from upstate New York. I’ve been riding my 24” uni for about 11 days and I’ve got pretty comfortable on it so far. I practice everyday for at least 2 hours on a tennis court. I just completed a full lap o… --- ## [How should I prepare for a parade?](https://unicyclist.com/t/how-should-i-prepare-for-a-parade/290921)
**Author:** [@RYLUNDO](https://unicyclist.com/u/RYLUNDO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/how-should-i-prepare-for-a-parade/290921 "2025-07-01T16:06:37Z")
This last month, I learned how to play my accordion while riding my unicycle and my dad thought it would be fun for me to enter one of my local Czech days parades. I think it would be a lot of fun too but I’m not sure ho… --- ## [Safely learning to ride big giraffe unicycles](https://unicyclist.com/t/safely-learning-to-ride-big-giraffe-unicycles/291910)
**Author:** [@Spud\_lord2nd](https://unicyclist.com/u/Spud_lord2nd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/safely-learning-to-ride-big-giraffe-unicycles/291910 "2025-06-30T15:20:16Z")
Hey so today I was working on riding the 10ft giraffe unicycle at circus training. I’m pretty confident on the 5ft giraffe there and feel ready to move up. I know ideally I would be riding a 7ft or even 6ft and slowly wo… --- ## [Schlumpf learning journal](https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-learning-journal/119232)
**Author:** [@Twente\_Muni](https://unicyclist.com/u/Twente_Muni)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/schlumpf-learning-journal/119232 "2025-06-28T21:17:44Z")
Yesterday my Schlumpf wheel and frame arrived from Germany. The other parts I took from my 24 Muni. Specs: Rim: 26 inch KH freeride, with the stupid holes. Tires: Schwalbe Mudy Mary, 26x2.5. It is 67! mm wide on the K… --- ## [Lack of hand mobility after long ride](https://unicyclist.com/t/lack-of-hand-mobility-after-long-ride/284293)
**Author:** [@UniMan1](https://unicyclist.com/u/UniMan1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/lack-of-hand-mobility-after-long-ride/284293 "2024-08-21T19:31:43Z")
So basically I went out riding on my 36er with a Kris Holm T-bar for 6 hours, I go out for 1.5 hours then take a 10 minutes break and then go out again, did roughly 100km. That was my longest ride so far, on shorter rid… --- ## [Preventing crushed nuts?](https://unicyclist.com/t/preventing-crushed-nuts/282231)
**Author:** [@CrockPotGuy](https://unicyclist.com/u/CrockPotGuy)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/preventing-crushed-nuts/282231 "2025-06-19T20:03:04Z")
Greetings. I hope I am not being rude by asking this, but for gentlemen who possess a rather loose scrotum, what is recommended to prevent crushing the testicles when mounting a unicycle? Unless I sneak my hand into my p… --- ## [Free mount](https://unicyclist.com/t/free-mount/291684)
**Author:** [@Buson\_Bill](https://unicyclist.com/u/Buson_Bill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/free-mount/291684 "2025-06-17T01:55:28Z")
What is the easiest type of free mount to learn? Rolling, jumping, or static? I learned with my right foot lower holding onto a wall. Should the pedals be parallel to the ground? If so, which of my feet should be in fron… --- ## [Advance Idling 2025](https://unicyclist.com/t/advance-idling-2025/287605)
**Author:** [@slamdance](https://unicyclist.com/u/slamdance)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/advance-idling-2025/287605 "2025-06-01T22:32:22Z")
So, who can idle on their unicycle, and who wants to get better? If you want to get better, correct mistakes and stay on the unicycle longer? Comment back to me on your current struggles and progress. I know a few key… --- ## [Help! How do I save my butt](https://unicyclist.com/t/help-how-do-i-save-my-butt/291275)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_Davies](https://unicyclist.com/u/Bryan_Davies)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/help-how-do-i-save-my-butt/291275 "2025-06-01T16:11:39Z")
Bout to embark on 135 miles next week on my 36er, ive done a 79 mile ride before on my 27 and the butt chaffing was horrible, are there any good tips, i usually wear padded cycling shorts and use butt cream on longer rid… --- ## [Combining Unicycle and Accordion](https://unicyclist.com/t/combining-unicycle-and-accordion/290219)
**Author:** [@RYLUNDO](https://unicyclist.com/u/RYLUNDO)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/combining-unicycle-and-accordion/290219 "2025-04-29T14:13:46Z")
Here’s a little bit of background information. I began learning accordion a little over a year ago and I began learning to ride the unicycle this year. Since I have gotten my new 26" Nimbus Oracle, I have been making gre… --- ## [Confused about an answer I got about outspins](https://unicyclist.com/t/confused-about-an-answer-i-got-about-outspins/290629)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/confused-about-an-answer-i-got-about-outspins/290629 "2025-04-25T18:33:07Z")
I asked Mr. Brill this question, “I have a question, in your video about 180 unispins you said that for outspins I should be flipping the uni away from my front foot. You said that it helps with flips in the future Im g… --- ## [Does ultimate wheel improve your unicycle skill?](https://unicyclist.com/t/does-ultimate-wheel-improve-your-unicycle-skill/274529)
**Author:** [@Duff](https://unicyclist.com/u/Duff)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:15am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/does-ultimate-wheel-improve-your-unicycle-skill/274529 "2025-04-23T07:15:13Z")
For those of you who have been riding them did you find that it significantly improved your balance or riding ability on a unicycle? I just received a 24" UW from UDC and spent about an hour actually trying to ride it … --- ## [MUni tire on the road?](https://unicyclist.com/t/muni-tire-on-the-road/290199)
**Author:** [@ManiusTerentiusPullus](https://unicyclist.com/u/ManiusTerentiusPullus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/muni-tire-on-the-road/290199 "2025-04-17T10:45:51Z")
Is it bad to use a MUni tire on the road? --- ## [Getting bored](https://unicyclist.com/t/getting-bored/283698)
**Author:** [@Raven](https://unicyclist.com/u/Raven)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/getting-bored/283698 "2025-03-22T04:56:24Z")
I’m pretty new to unicycling but getting bored just riding around. Anyone have any ideas on what to learn next? Or is there simple tricks I can learn to make things interesting? --- ## [Unicycle hockey tips](https://unicyclist.com/t/unicycle-hockey-tips/289359)
**Author:** [@ManiusTerentiusPullus](https://unicyclist.com/u/ManiusTerentiusPullus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/unicycle-hockey-tips/289359 "2025-03-18T09:04:22Z")
Hi y’all, does anyone have any tips on how to play Unicycle Hockey? I have never played before, but I have been wanting to for a long time, and I am hoping to play soon. --- ## [Unicycle 180 outspin](https://unicyclist.com/t/unicycle-180-outspin/289100)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/unicycle-180-outspin/289100 "2025-03-05T23:22:10Z")
So in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1w62cM1Bfw&t=190s by Mr. Brill, that is about 180 unispins when he does the static unispin, he spins it towards his front then when he starts talking about the outspin he… --- ## [180 unispin](https://unicyclist.com/t/180-unispin/288809)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/180-unispin/288809 "2025-03-02T18:37:55Z")
How long did it take you to become consistent with the 180 unispin? --- ## [How long did it take you to learn to freemount?](https://unicyclist.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-learn-to-freemount/124957)
**Author:** [@bank5](https://unicyclist.com/u/bank5)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-learn-to-freemount/124957 "2025-02-20T20:56:24Z")
How long did it take you and how good of a unicyclist were you at that point? --- ## [Do you recall a milestone in your progression that just rewarded you for all the effort learning?](https://unicyclist.com/t/do-you-recall-a-milestone-in-your-progression-that-just-rewarded-you-for-all-the-effort-learning/271800)
**Author:** [@Unicyc](https://unicyclist.com/u/Unicyc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 5:58am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/do-you-recall-a-milestone-in-your-progression-that-just-rewarded-you-for-all-the-effort-learning/271800 "2025-02-19T05:58:56Z")
This morning, for the first time, I felt the beautiful feeling of balanced smooth riding on the 29” KH. Soooo… nice feeling. Progressing from 20” to 29”, I’ve been worried about the extra height, so have been only ridin… --- ## [New tire suggestions](https://unicyclist.com/t/new-tire-suggestions/288250)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://unicyclist.com/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/new-tire-suggestions/288250 "2025-02-12T03:02:56Z")
I’ve got a 24" Nimbus Mountain Uni with a Duro 3" Leopard and the spacing between the ribs,nubs are very wide. I’m 65 and won’t be tearing down large rock laden stair stepped trails, leaping from boulders or crossing str… --- ## [Back mount](https://unicyclist.com/t/back-mount/286604)
**Author:** [@trivial](https://unicyclist.com/u/trivial)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/back-mount/286604 "2025-02-10T12:21:01Z")
I read that back mount is something that many learn easily but I struggle with it. After watching Jack Sebben’s videos (https://youtu.be/7zek3QbMJpg?t=161) I realised that my normal seat height might be too high. Do yo… --- ## [180 jump twists](https://unicyclist.com/t/180-jump-twists/288458)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/180-jump-twists/288458 "2025-02-08T16:41:07Z")
I’m trying to figure out the best direction to spin for my 180 jump twists. When I spin counterclockwise, I throw my hand away from my body. When I spin clockwise, I throw my hand across my body. I’m not sure which techn… --- ## [Advice for hopping higher](https://unicyclist.com/t/advice-for-hopping-higher/283453)
**Author:** [@slowpoke](https://unicyclist.com/u/slowpoke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/advice-for-hopping-higher/283453 "2025-01-31T09:17:54Z")
hi. im relatively new to unicycling and am practicing hops! i would love to be able to jump higher but am not sure how to improve my technique. i was also wondering how things like tire pressure and the type of unicycle … --- ## [Is riding a unicycle like riding a bike?](https://unicyclist.com/t/is-riding-a-unicycle-like-riding-a-bike/282849)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Baker](https://unicyclist.com/u/Adam_Baker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/is-riding-a-unicycle-like-riding-a-bike/282849 "2025-01-30T14:45:35Z")
I learnt to ride a unicycle nearly 20 years ago at a local youth club. I got quite good at balancing and could ride continuously (indoors). I even learned how to hop as I was mostly into BMX at the time. I’ve recently di… --- ## [New to group](https://unicyclist.com/t/new-to-group/287059)
**Author:** [@Horsethief](https://unicyclist.com/u/Horsethief)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/new-to-group/287059 "2025-01-16T19:59:41Z")
Hi from montana Im 64 years old ,I did unicycle a little 25 years ago with my 3 sons who all became very good on a variety of unicycles . Am trying to get back into it ,but have meniers so balance is alot harder lol A… --- ## [Unispin or crankflip?](https://unicyclist.com/t/unispin-or-crankflip/287665)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/unispin-or-crankflip/287665 "2025-01-04T03:18:12Z")
I ride street and want to learn a flatland trick, but I am wondering which one. I want to learn a trick that is usable during combos. I know that both crank flip and unispin are hard, but I want to learn a trick that is … --- ## [Idling and backwards](https://unicyclist.com/t/idling-and-backwards/284148)
**Author:** [@trivial](https://unicyclist.com/u/trivial)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/idling-and-backwards/284148 "2024-12-09T18:40:46Z")
I know this topic has been discussed here a million times but I still want to get your opinions before deciding which way is the best to learn these. I’m 45+, and have started learning 4 years ago on a 20", but didn’t g… --- ## [The Horse Mount](https://unicyclist.com/t/the-horse-mount/273888)
**Author:** [@slamdance](https://unicyclist.com/u/slamdance)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/the-horse-mount/273888 "2024-11-15T21:55:40Z")
Here’s a new trick for free mounting. (it’s probably not a new trick, I’m sure someone has done…) I call it the horse mount, because it’s like mounting onto a horse. a.) Stand behind the unicycle with pedals at 6 & 12… --- ## [Grinding](https://unicyclist.com/t/grinding/286488)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/grinding/286488 "2024-11-04T06:58:31Z")
I grind back foot and I am trying to get more speed, I have tried going faster, landing softer on the ledge, and waxing the ledge and my crank, non of them have worked. I have heard that front foot grinding can be faster… --- ## [Learning To Grind](https://unicyclist.com/t/learning-to-grind/286410)
**Author:** [@FinleyJay](https://unicyclist.com/u/FinleyJay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/learning-to-grind/286410 "2024-10-20T17:35:23Z")
I just started learning how to grind on a flat rail, I am working on BF right now. Is BF the best way to grind or should I try to learn FF? Also when I grind, should I have my crank flat on the rail like a stall, or shou… [Previous page](https://unicyclist.com/c/riding-advice/20.md) [Next page](https://unicyclist.com/c/riding-advice/20.md?page=2)