Description of a Unicycle Rider

Series Summary

The unicycle was developed shortly after the development of the bicycle in the mid-nineteenth century. Some think that the unicycle was developed as a result of the velocipede. Since the velocipede naturally went up on one wheel for a little bit, people began developing unicycles. Another theory is that unicycles have always been with us, living and breathing along with our souls since our collective memory's inception. Regardless, unicycles are now used at circuses and carnivals for entertainment. Whether you are performer looking to improve his act, or just someone interested in the challenge, these videos are just the thing for you.

In this free video series, watch as professional circus performer teaches how to ride a unicycle. Learn how to mount a unicycle, how to rock back and forth, how to go around in a circle, and how to jump on a unicycle. Find out about unicycle gag bikes, swing bike unicycles, chain driven unicycles, and other helpful tips when collecting unicycles. Get maintenance and safety tips with the help of these step by step tutorials from the experts at ExpertVillage.

Video Transcript

"On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Paul Anderson from the ABC Circus and we are in Hollywood, Florida, and I'd like to show you some things about unicycles. Who can ride a unicycle? Well, just about anybody can ride a unicycle. Kids as young as 3 and 4 learn how, and people as old as 60 and 70. I, myself have taught 6 year olds and 60 year olds. If you're anywhere between the age of 6 and 60, come right along. You can learn how to ride unicycle too. You can go to a circus school and learn directly from an expert, or just watch this video. The first thing that you have to do is you have to have a unicycle because you can't learn how to ride unicycle if you don't have one. That's the value of going to a circus school is you don't have to buy a unicycle, but you do have to pay for the circus school. What kind of unicycle should you ride? Well, it depends on who you are and what you like. Let's go over the unicycles. "