I participated in the Soft Shell Metric Century bike ride (23.1-mile option, because I had to work later that day), in Crisfield, Md., USA. Of course, I was the only unicyclist. It was an extremely flat route, but I was pushed around by the wind most of the way (see the flags in the background as I lean my unicycle into the stiff breeze). In the photo, I’m trying to read my route notes (the white piece of paper in my left hand). I received nothing but encouragement and awe from the bike riders. It was a good experience.
Up next, the Shorebird Metric Century bike ride (35-mile option; again, I have to work later in the day), in Salisbury, Md., in two weeks. Then I hope to ride a 50-miler, then finish an actual metric century, as I climb the rungs of the mileage ladder. My goal is to participate in the Sea Gull Century, in Salisbury, in the fall.
I had planned to convert my new muni to a road setup, with shorter cranks and a sleek tire, but then I found out I did not actually have the tools. Now I had to find somehow suitable terrain for my tractor with 165 mm cranks and knobbly 3" tires, and that took me on my first real unicycle ride out of my immediate neighborhood.
I live in the city but about 3 kilometers away there’s some unbuilt shoreline and wastelands that would have to do. I spent 2 hours riding at least 10 kilometers of roads, sand, mud, gravel, singletrack and what not, and came back pretty exhausted and soaked in sweat and a bit of mud. But it was great fun, I did lots of stuff I had no idea I could do yet.
last weekend i performed at a crazy car meeting. luckily afterwards i had two days in the mountains to get 4 days off loud music and car noises out of my head. sadly i took pictures only from my performances.
First solo ride to the hill (I’ve ridden there a fair few times with a biker friend) and as it’s the biggest hill I go up often, I decided it’d be a great spot to test my new shorter cranks. Turns out I can still get to the top with them, so they’re staying!
