Swaby Lane Loop
One of my favorite rides lately is what I call the Swaby Lane loop. It’s great fun on either the 29″ or 36″ wheel, includes a mix of dirt road, fire trails and single track, and can range from a 1 hour ride to as long as you’d like. (more…)
Muni Groupies
Our younger dog is a regular muni groupie! Before I even mention I’m going for a ride in the forest she is ready and waiting beside the unicycle. (more…)
Loving the Big Wheel
Not much to say except everything you’ve read about how great a 36″ wheel feels to ride is 110% true! (more…)
Adventures of Uni Dog
A fun video made only a few weeks after I’d learnt to ride. Camera work by my kids! One of our dogs managed to appear in most of the shots so the video story is based around that. (more…)
Festival of the Wheel
Last weekend Bike around the Bay, this weekend Festival of the Wheel! Could any unicycle rider resist an event celebrating the wheel? Not me! (more…)
Around the Bay in a Day
Wasn’t too keen on getting out of bed at 5.00am, but am glad I did! Along with over 16,000 cyclists and one other unicyclist I participated in the annual Around the Bay in a Day ride in Melbourne. (more…)
Magura HS33 Brakes and KH Spooner
To Brake or not to Brake
I like the simplicity of unicycles, so it took some time to accept that complicating a simple machine by running brakes wouldn’t offend the gods of unicycling, or have a negative effect on my riding technique. It’s a unicycle right, you don’t need brakes, you brake with your legs! (more…)