COMPLETE BEGINNER

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I have recently received a unicycle as a (very welcome) present. Can anyone
suggest a book which will help me on the way ?

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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER

Linda Smith wrote:

> I have recently received a unicycle as a (very welcome) present. Can anyone
> suggest a book which will help me on the way ?

Hi, Linda. Glad to hear you got your uni. I can’t really help with suggesting a
book. What I would suggest is that you try to find someone who knows how to
uni, and learn from them. That’s how I learned.

Try this website:

http://www.unicycling.org/

I believe there use to be a list there of (or on a link there to) unicycling
individuals and/or clubs, and you might be able to find someone local to

where you live.

                          -Allan "CGK" Gaines
                          North Carolina, USA
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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER

Coast Guard Kiteman wrote:

> Linda Smith wrote:
>
> > I have recently received a unicycle as a (very welcome) present. Can anyone
> > suggest a book which will help me on the way ?
>
> Hi, Linda. Glad to hear you got your uni. I can’t really help with suggesting
> a book. What I would suggest is that you try to find someone who knows how
> to uni, and learn from them. That’s how I learned.
>
> Try this website:
>
> http://www.unicycling.org/
>
> I believe there use to be a list there of (or on a link there to) unicycling
> individuals and/or clubs, and you might be able to find someone local to
>
> where you live.
>
> -Allan “CGK” Gaines
> North Carolina, USA

Here's the full url for books sold by the Unicycling Society of America...

http://www.unicycling.org/usa/merchandise.html

                          -Allan "CGK" Gaines
                          North Carolina, USA

[I think I’m going to replace my nickname with one that reflects on unis… <g>]

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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER Books

Do find someone who rides but if you want a bok get the unicycle book by Jack
Wiley. Its out of print and hard to find but, its worth having

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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER Books

On Sat, 27 Jun 1998 17:30:14 -0500, Philip Hinkle
<uniclown@mcleodusa.net> wrote:

>I found a copy of this book at my local library. I already knew how to ride
but
>was curious about the book. I picked up some ideas I use regularly when

<snip>

Same here with the library story.

The book is old (early 60’s [I THINK!]) but it’s good solid information
and ideas.

I again THINK! it can be purchased from USA (find their address somewhere).

I do KNOW! it was published by Stackpole (or something VERY close to that
name) Books.

Stackpole publishes mainly Gun-Type books and they usually have copies of
out-of-print books.

Check with the local library, USA, and if all else fails check with a local Gun
Shop for an address for Stackpole Books.

My $.02 Dusty Galbraith

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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER Books

I found a copy of this book at my local library. I already knew how to ride but
was curious about the book. I picked up some ideas I use regularly when teaching
new riders in my club. It offers very good advice and is worth the reading.
Should only take a few hours to read through.

UniVent wrote:

> Do find someone who rides but if you want a bok get the unicycle book by Jack
> Wiley. Its out of print and hard to find but, its worth having

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Re: COMPLETE BEGINNER

> I have recently received a unicycle as a (very welcome) present. Can anyone
> suggest a book which will help me on the way ?
>
>

The two good general purpose books are The Complete Book of Unicycling and
Unicycling from Beginner to Expert. The Complete book covers history, mechanics,
and clubs better, and Beginner to Expert covers learning new skills better.

Beirne