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Unicycling is the activity of riding a unicycle. Traditionally, unicycling has been connected with parades or the circus. This is because the unicycle requires a great degree of skill to ride, and many people that could ride them became entertainers. Recent developments in the strength and durablity of bicycle (and consequently unicycle) parts have given rise to many riding styles such as trials unicycling and mountain unicycling. Unicycling has therefore developed from primarily an entertainment activity, to a competitive sport and recreational vehicle.
History
Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, added cranks and pedals to the front wheel in 1839, and called it the Velocipede. The first mass-produced riding machine, the Michaux Velocipede, was designed in 1863. In 1866, James Stanley invented a unique bicycle called the Penny Farthing with a very large front wheel and a small rear wheel. It is this vehicle that is thought to be the inspiration for the unicycle.
One theory of the advent of the unicycle is based on the popularity of the Penny Farthing during the late nineteenth century. Since its pedal cranks were connected directly to the front axle, the rear wheel would go up in the air and the rider would be moved slightly forward. This likely prompted riders to see how long they could ride with the back wheel in the air and the unicycle was born. Evidence for this theory of development can be found in pictures from the late eighteenth century that show unicycles with large wheels.
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Four more junior national titles awarded on the track on Friday
kkahn@usacycling.org Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:25:18 -0000
The USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships continued on Friday with four more junior national titles being awarded at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in suburban L.A. Shelbe Eck scored a national title in the women's 17-18 sprint while Ian Moir slipped into a stars-and-stripes jersey after his win in the men's 17-18 3-kilometer pursuit. Two more national titles were awarded in the men's and women's team sprint contests, and lots of racing that factors into overall omniums took place in the younger categories.
10 more national titles awarded on penultimate day of masters nats
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:25:55 -0000
The USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships continued with the womenandrsquo;s 70+ and menandrsquo;s 50-75+ criterium contests on Friday. Ten more Stars-and-Stripes jerseys were earned on the half-mile sprinter-friendly course. The final day of racing will go off at 10:00 a.m. on July 4 at Churchill Downs and will feature the 30-49 menandrsquo;s criterium races.
Junior Track Nationals open in Carson on Thursday
kkahn@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:30 -0000
The USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships kicked off on Thursday with four national championship titles awarded in the men's and women's 17-18 events. The first stars-and-stripes jersey of the day went to Colleen Gulick who posted a time of 38.311 in the women's 17-18 500-meter time trial to best silver medalist Shelbe Eck and bronze medalist Madalyn Godby who posted times of 38.623 and 39.264 respectively. Kaitlin Antonneau and Shelby Reynolds rounded out the podium in fourth and fifth.
Masters Road Nationals move into Churchill Downs
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:36:08 -0000
The USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships continued with the womenandrsquo;s 30-59 criterium contests on Thursday. This yearandrsquo;s races were set inside historic Churchill Downs on a flat, half mile course with only four distinct turns. Several exciting contests highlighted the day and resulted in multiple national title for several of the participants. Racing will continue tomorrow with the womenandrsquo;s 60+ and menandrsquo;s 50-70+ criterium contests.
Thirty national titles awarded in masters time trial events
asmith@usacycling.org Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:24:10 -0000
Thirty national titles were awarded on Wednesday during the time trial portion of the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships. Over 400 racers from the ages of 30 to 86 lined up to contest the rolling out-and-back course in Taylorsville, Ky. Racing continues tomorrow with the womenandrsquo;s criterium contests inside the legendary Churchill Downs.
USA Cycling July Communiqué
kkahn@usacycling.org Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:01 -0000
July is a busy month for American cycling. Check out USA Cycling's July Communiquandeacute; for information about voting in the 2009 USA Cycling elections, taking advantage of the latest member benefits, USA Cycling's new social media presence, the national championship events coming up in July and August, advice from a USA Cycling coach, information on educational webinars, and much much more...
The Unicycle Page - The original and most comprehensive page on unicycling.
Meta Description: [ The complete resource to unicycling information on the internet. ]
Unicycling.com - Provides a variety of pictures from various unicycling meetings, as well as the pictures from the legendary Things not to do on a Unicycle series.
Meta Description: [ John Foss shows off the world of
unicycling with lots of photos, information, and fun. Home of the
CA Mountain Unicycle Weekend. Roller coaster photos also found here. ]
British Unicycle Conventions - Information for British Unicycle Conventions.
Creative Geckos - Offers rigid and suspension mountain unicycles.
Meta Description: [ Creative Geckos, LLC offers graphic design for brochures, annual reports, logos, ads, and web. Owners are Charlene Anderson and Edward Mosimann. ]
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Dustin Kelm - Three-time national, and international freestyle unicycling champion.
Meta Description: [ enter UniShow world champion unicyclist dustin kelm performs and speaks at youth events, outreaches, retreats, camps, festivals and school assemblies around the world. with extreme unicycling as his tool, dustin’s one of a kind performance captivates you ]
Gilby's Unicycling Site - The homepage of unicyclist Kevin Gilbertson; contains cool unicycling T-shirts created and sold by Gilby, photographs of different unicycles such as the double wheel unicycle, and unicyclng tips.
Meta Description: [ Gilby's unicycling web site that contains a unicycling skills database with video, a comprehensive unicycling web site links directory, unicycling photographs and much more. ]
Only 1 Wheel - How to ride, tricks, funny, links, games, guest book, chat, and photographs.
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Our Uni Page - Two unicyclists in South Dakota who have gotten hooked on unicycling. Fun activities to do on a unicycle, tricks and pictures.
rec.sport.unicycling FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions on unicycling.
Seth and His Unicycle - Personal page containing photographs and log from California Mountain Unicycling Weekend 1998.
The Unicycle Webring - Unicycle webring links great unicycle websites together.
Meta Description: [ Sites or pages about the unicycle, and unicycling. ]
The Unicycling Site - Unicycle and MUni pictures. Learn the basics of Unicycling plus some advanced skills. Links to other Unicycle sites. Where to buy Unicycles and Juggling Equipment.
Unicycle Community - Forums, news, chat, links, auctions, and free email.
Meta Description: [ Unicyclist.com is the Unicyclist Community. Forums, webmail, chat, news, gallery, videos, and more for unicycle riders. ]
Unicycle Frenzy - Home of Club UFT - Sydney, Australia. How to build a unicycle, learn to ride, mini giraffe, projects, united unicycles, and product test.
Unicycle Maniacs - Pictures, videos, tips, and links.
uniThom - The mad unicyclist of Ann Arbor.
Wobbling Unicyclist - This site offers help and advice for unicyclists looking to learn the basics. Written and maintained by someone who was a beginner once.
Ype Homebuilt Unicycle - Page showing the project, execution and pictures about a homebuilt unicycle.
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