My first unicycle just arrived today! So far all I do is sit on it and work on balance. I can do it under an archway in my living room and watch tv. 20 degrees outside, cozy inside! Looking forward to figuring this thing out. It will be a fun adventure! I’m a 53 year old guy and live in the high desert country of southern Utah. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Hello! I just joined a day or two ago and am awaiting delivery of my first unicycle (hopefully today). I’m 60 yrs old and have always wanted to try. I’m not getting any younger, so now is the time. Best of luck to you.
Cheers
Not just for kids!
Howdy Spud
Uni’s are fun for us old guys too! Good luck with learning!
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My first unicycle just arrived today! So far all I do is sit on it and work on balance. I can do it under an archway in my living room and watch tv. 20 degrees outside, cozy inside! Looking forward to figuring this thing out. It will be a fun adventure! I’m a 53 year old guy and live in the high desert country of southern Utah. Looking forward to meeting you all.[/QUOTE
Welcome Red Rock.
Sitting and balancing is one of the best things you can do when starting out.
Try to keep as much weight on the saddle as possible, and with each slight movement that occurs the brain will start to make those micro adjustments that are required for learning to ride.
Hey Harley
Thanks for the advice Harley! I find that I just leave the uni leaning in the living room and sit on it for ten minutes a few times each day. My body definitely needs to get used to the seat. I can visualize what I look like riding down the driveway, just need to get my brain to get used to that feeling. I agree, eventually my brain will figure out the balance point and I’ll take off! I actually rode one full revolution of the pedals today w/o falling, quite by accident, but it felt cool! Keep practicing…
Welcome RedRockRider! If you live in southern Utah, you should definitely try to make it to the Moab Muni Fest in March. While you may not be ready to do any long rides in that environment, you can meet some really cool unicyclists and see what they can do. You can also ride/hike with the group (general pace can be pretty slow) and learn a ton.
Until then, enjoy the learning process. Don’t give up, don’t overthink, do believe in yourself. You can.
Welcome RedRockRider. There seems to be plenty of older riders here so you’re in good company.
What unicycle have you started off with?
Remember, ride (or just balance on it) every day…you’ll be amazed at how quickly it starts making sense 
UL