Freemounting a giraffe

[quote="“Boz Mon”]

Food on the wheel and try to jump up, and the moving mount.

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If putting food on the wheel isn’t working, how about attaching a stick to the front of the seat, and hanging a carrot from that? :smiley:

Yes and no. While obviously the mount is more complicated, it still helps a lot to be very comfortable riding it first. The more solid you are on the cycle, the easier it is to ride away from a sketchy mount. For best results, learn to idle and go backwards on it. Freemounting is like riding away from idling, so if you can idle you will be much more comfortable with the idea.

No it doesn’t. Also, it’s a lot more awkward trying to mount while holding onto something with one hand, like a post, because it makes you and the uni rotate around. Getting yourself up onto the seat is a lot harder than doing it in the open with no support.

Sometimes the old threads have the best write-ups. Why write it all again if it’s already been posted? Try those methods. I will add my own tip for the successful mount, which is the order:

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  • Tire
  • Pedal
  • Leg over the seat
  • Other pedal [/LIST] Most learners miss #3. Then they get stuck riding awkwardly around while they try to jam the seat into their crotch. When you stand up on the first pedal, stand up tall, raise or other leg and bring yourself over the seat. As you sit down, slap that top pedal 1/4 revolution to the rear, and you'll be positioned to ride away forward.