How to Ride a Unicycle

How to Ride a Unicycle
Author: Jack Wiley
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-02-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781508554219

HOW TO RIDE A UNICYCLE covers equipment and the mechanics of unicycling and details a proven step-by-step method for learning to ride a unicycle. The book goes on from basic riding to performing skill such as mounting, turning, idling, riding backwards, and riding with a partner.

Ride the Unicycle

Ride the Unicycle
Author: Gregg Vivolo
Publisher: Gregg J Vivolo
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781598723168

"This 80+ page booklet has a color cover and is printed in black & white. Like the first edition, it is written for children and adults alike. HOWEVER, It NOW includes over 40 photos to help you learn even quicker and easier, revised material from the first edition, and motivational quotes to help keep you in the "right frame of mind". In addition, this booklet includes the following chapters to help you not only learn to ride quickly and easily but help you progress to the next level of riding"--Amazon.com.

One Wheel, Many Spokes

One Wheel, Many Spokes
Author: Lars Christian Clausen
Publisher: Straight Into Gay America
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2004
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0971941599

Presents a story of a man riding a unicycle across America. The author tells of his 50-state unicycle trip from the West Coast to the Statue of Liberty and back again. He describes his spoke-by-spoke trek through a Mojave dust storm, past breathtaking, snow-capped Montana mountains, and close to a raging hurricane.

Dynamics of the Unicycle

Dynamics of the Unicycle
Author: Michał Niełaczny
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319953842

This book presents a three-dimensional model of the complete unicycle–unicyclist system. A unicycle with a unicyclist on it represents a very complex system. It combines Mechanics, Biomechanics and Control Theory into the system, and is impressive in both its simplicity and improbability. Even more amazing is the fact that most unicyclists don’t know that what they’re doing is, according to science, impossible – just like bumblebees theoretically shouldn’t be able to fly. This book is devoted to the problem of modeling and controlling a 3D dynamical system consisting of a single-wheeled vehicle, namely a unicycle and the cyclist (unicyclist) riding it. The equations of motion are derived with the aid of the rarely used Boltzmann–Hamel Equations in Matrix Form, which are based on quasi-velocities. The Matrix Form allows Hamel coefficients to be automatically generated, and eliminates all the difficulties associated with determining these quantities. The equations of motion are solved by means of Wolfram Mathematica. To more faithfully represent the unicyclist as part of the model, the model is extended according to the main principles of biomechanics. The impact of the pneumatic tire is investigated using the Pacejka Magic Formula model including experimental determination of the stiffness coefficient. The aim of control is to maintain the unicycle–unicyclist system in an unstable equilibrium around a given angular position. The control system, based on LQ Regulator, is applied in Wolfram Mathematica. Lastly, experimental validation, 3D motion capture using software OptiTrack – Motive:Body and high-speed cameras are employed to test the model’s legitimacy. The description of the unicycle–unicyclist system dynamical model, simulation results, and experimental validation are all presented in detail.

Unicycling

Unicycling
Author: Andreas Anders-Wilkens
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2011
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1841263346

Presents information and tips for beginning and advanced uncyclists, along with varieties of unicycle and unicycle team sports.

Love Your Sister

Love Your Sister
Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0733633250

Shortlisted for the ABIA Award (Biography of the Year) 2015 A searingly honest memoir of family, cancer, love ... and unicycles by the founders of the Love your Sister charity, Connie and Samuel Johnson, that will inspire and they hope get people talking about boobs! Born a year apart, Connie and Samuel Johnson have always been close. Faced with the devastating news that they would soon be separated forever, they made a decision. After already surviving cancer twice in her young life, at 33 Connie was diagnosed with breast cancer. But this time it was a whole different ball game. This time she was told she will die, leaving behind her two sons. As a young mum faced with her own death, Connie wanted to make it all less meaningless, and she knew just the way to do it - send her brother, Sam, on a one-wheeled odyssey around Australia. The aims: to break the world record for the longest distance travelled on a unicycle. To raise $1 million for the Garvan Research Foundation. And, most importantly, to remind women to be breast aware and stop others having to say goodbye to those they love. Their message is simple: 'Don't fall into the booby trap.' Samuel has travelled through every state and ridden more than 150,000 kilometres to raise awareness and raise research dollars. But Connie had a secret fourth aim: to fix Samuel. And it worked. Sam cleared his diary, cleaned himself up and tenaciously kept his promise to his dying sister. For them the job isn't over. They are determined to raise more money for research. Connie vows to fight until her dying day and Sam says the fight will go on long after that. These two remarkable Australians share their tale, from childhood through to the finish line and beyond in this truly unique story. Part memoir, part travel diary, part conversation, Love your Sister is an inspiring and unforgettable story that shows just how far one man will go for his sister. The Johnsons' memoir is bracing and affecting. - Sunday Age, Sun Herald Part memoir, part diary, part conversation, this is an unforgettable story of how far a brother will go for his sister. - Brisbane News There are many joyous moments as brother and sister reflect, often wryly and honestly, on the power of their bond and the full catastrophe that is family life. - Sydney Morning Herald This book, like Connie and Samuel's lives, is much bigger than their experience of misfortune. - Canberra Times

Wild Ride

Wild Ride
Author: Daniel Oakman
Publisher: Melbourne Books
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2020-07-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1925556816

This book tells the story of cyclists who were overcome by the need to venture into the wild on two wheels; the courageous men and women who undertook some of the most epic bicycle journeys of all time. Wild Ride reminds us of a thrilling period of exploration all but forgotten in the age of the motorcar. Daniel Oakman takes us on a rich ride through 130 years of Australian cycling; from the overlanding heroes of Arthur Richardson and Francis Birtles, to the lesser known but no less amazing feats of Jerome Murif, Ted Ryko and Joe Pearson, through to modern-day bikepacking trailblazers such as Kate Leeming, Tegan Streeter and Tom Richards. Celebrity riders are here too; from the historic icons of Hubert ‘Oppy’ Opperman, Wendy Duncan and Shirley Law, to the more recent triumphs of actor Sam Johnson and his audacious quest to ride a unicycle 15,000 kilometres around the country. You will be astounded by their journeys, retold here with sparkling clarity. Be inspired for your next pedal powered adventure.

Bike & Trike

Bike & Trike
Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534415181

“An amusing friendship story that's just right for reading aloud.” —Publishers Weekly “Everyone’s indeed a winner here.” —Kirkus Reviews “A sure bet for read-aloud fun.” —Booklist Toy Story meets Cars in this sweet and relatable story that explores universal themes of friendship and growing up. Look out, world! There’s a shiny, new Bike in town. But what does this mean for rusty, old Trike? Trike is a rusty little fellow, a trusty little fellow, on three worn-down wheels. Now that Lulu has outgrown him, he’s lonely in the garage. But then a newcomer shows up. He’s shiny and big and has FOUR wheels. It’s BIKE! Gulp. Trike worries that Bike won’t know how to take care of Lulu. Bike won’t listen, and challenges Trike to a race. It’s ON! Who will win?