In Singapore and around, unicycling is definitely a skillset that is unique, niche, and challenging.

One Wheeled Fun

Kids and grown-ups alike are drawn to a unicyclist’s ‘unbelievable’ balance on a one wheeled ‘bicycle’, ride around your favourite park connectors/neighbourhood/anywhere and you’ll find out soon enough, trust me!

With a good network of park connectors (PCN) around Singapore, rugged bike trails (Chestnut, Bukit Timah and Pulau Ubin are some of our favourites!), void decks, and open spaces (think HDB badminton courts, multi-purpose halls, etc), unicycling is a great activity to adopt as part of an active, and healthy lifestyle.

Besides, unicycling is a great core (abs, lats, glutes and trapezius!) and leg workout!

Unicycling is definitely an alternative, non-mainstream, special, unique, interesting, engaging, different form of activity for kids and adults to partake in Singapore! The list goes on…

Personal Challenge

Unicycling is a personal challenge. Typically, it takes around 1 to 30 hours to learn to unicycle. That said, it is largely dependent on a learner’s attitude, aptitude, and fitness.

 

Physical challenge – Fusing movement, coordination, dexterity, grace, balance and fitness in controlling and manoeuvring your unicycle.

 

Intellectual challenge – Breaking down tricks/moves into smaller key pieces, and teaching your body how to do it.

 

Psychological challenge – Calming your nerves, and mustering the courage to commit to certain moves/tricks. For learners, even getting your hands off the wall/railing requires full out commitment!

 

Most people will achieve basic unicycling abilities within a short time span.

When one wheel is better than two!

General Timeline for Unicycling Learners

1 hour: Able to mount and sit on the unicycle assisted, and move assisted.

 

2 – 5 hours: Mount on the unicycle assisted. Able to ride a few revolutions unassisted.

 

10 hours and beyond: Able to ride more revolutions in a straight line, and perform controlled turns. Attempt to free mount, perform basic tricks, and many many more.

 

Unicycling looks difficult on the surface, but once your body learns it, its as simple as riding a bicycle!

Kids definitely love to unicycle too!

Get in touch…

If you’re up for a challenge, do get in touch with us to find out more about learning to unicycle in Singapore!