Unicycle Tutorials

March 21st, 2010 • Uncategorized
Tags: getting started unicycle, how to ride a unicycle, learn to unicycle, malaysia, singapore, unicycle tutorial, unicycling

So you have a unicycle and have no idea how to get started? Here’re some tutorials to get you going!

Your First Steps

Getting up – Rollback Mount

DIY

How to Assemble Your Unicycle

Audacious Flatlanding

February 28th, 2010 • Videos
Tags: buy a unicycle, flatland unicycle, flatland unicycling, flatlanding, malaysia, singapore, trials unicycle, unicycle videos

If you ever need a reminder of what’s possible on a unicycle, check this out.

He’s riding a trials unicycle with either 125/127mm or 135mm cranks. For something similar from Qu-Ax, check out the 20″ Cross.

Gift Wrapping is Not My Strongest Suit

February 28th, 2010 • Happy People
Tags: indonesia, is unicycling harder than cycling, philippines, singapore, thailand, unicycle gift wrap, unicycle malaysia

Sometimes, we all need a reminder that there are people out here running the show.

Apologies goes to Emma who’s going to be receiving one ugly package, no thanks of course to my terrible wrapping skills. Hey, no one taught me much about gift wrapping in school

It could have been a lot better-looking but I ran out of brown paper and I had only leftover Christmas giftwrap left. And I also blame the terrible clear tape that I was using.

If you’re wondering why that abomination in the background has 2 wheels, well, I’ve just learnt to ride it and I can assure you it’s a lot more painful than learning to unicycle. But that’s another story.

- JH

Unicycle Hockey for Kids and Youths

February 20th, 2010 • Events
Tags: fitness program, hockey classes, riding a unicycle, singapore, tampines, unicycle hockey, unicycling, unique sports

We’re starting unicycle hockey classes for those of you aged 9 to 15! No prior unicycling experience required but we do need you to be gutsy, persistent with a big dose of patience. In return for your hard work, you’ll be learning one of the most unique and coolest sports in the world.

Think you’ve what it takes? Sign up now with us!

More details here.

Unicycle Hockey Youth Team

February 17th, 2010 • 2 comments Uncategorized
Tags: kids unicycle, learning to ride a bicycle, riding a unicycle, saturday morning, sense of balance, singapore, unicycle class, unicycle hockey, unique sport

Ready to be part of the first kids’ unicycle hockey team in Singapore?

Think of unicycle hockey as a cross between ice hockey sans the punch-outs and Quidditch. It keeps you fit, hones your unicycling skills and most of all, is fun. The game is played at both regional and international levels at the Asia-Pacific Unicycle Competition and the Unicycle World Championships and we want to start local competitions.

If you are between the ages of 9-15 and want a totally unique sport you can rave to friends about, join us every Saturday morning!

Time:

9am – 10:30am, Saturday mornings starting 3 April 2010 or when we fill 8 slots.

Where:

Tampines Millenium Court.It’s a 5 minute walk away from Tampines MRT station.  More directions here.

Fees:

If you own a Qu-Ax unicycle, $80 per month

Otherwise, $100 a month

What You Will Learn:

- Skill Level 1 International Unicycling Federation (IUF) Certification

- Skill Level 2 International Unicycling Federation (IUF) Certification

- Unicycle Hockey Basic Skills

- Playing unicycle hockey as a team

- Crossover skills that form the foundation for learning unicycle freestyle

Curriculum:

Students will be expected to pass the IUF Skill Level 1 standard before we will move on to basic hockey skills. We will be conducting the tests at the end of every month and this is included as part of the class.

For students with no prior experience, mastery of Skill Level 2 can take up to 2 additional months depending on the amount of practise. In between drills for the relevant skills, we will also be teaching basic hockey moves to equip them with the know-how to play the sport. Certification for Skill Level 2 will be a bi-monthly affair.

Each class will include drills and mostly short matches where students can expect to improve their unicycling ability as well as their proficiency in unicycle hockey.

We hope to be fielding a team to the next Asia-Pacific Unicycle Games and the next Unicycle World Championships (UNICON) that’d be held in Italy in 2012.

Sign up by dropping us an email!

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Quick FAQ

What do I need to bring?

We will provide all equipment needed but if you wish to use your own, here’s what we’ll be using

• Helmet
• Kneeguards
• Shinguards (optional if you’d like to bring)
• Unicycle
• Ice hockey stick

What prerequisites are there?

Knowing how to ride a bike is a plus. If you don’t, no worries, you’ll just need slightly longer to get used to a unicycle!

Would I be playing unicycle hockey immediately?

No you won’t, unfortunately. If you can already unicycle, we’ll spend a few weeks on drills and basic skills before you’re ready for your first match. If you can’t unicycle, you’ll probably need 2-3 months to learn to ride and to master the basic skills before you’re ready.

Is this dangerous?

Like every other sport, you can expect to take the occasional tumble. We’ll be requesting for all students to have on safety gear to minimalize this risk but don’t worry, if you obey the rules, it is a pretty safe game.

More questions? Email us and we’ll answer you!

Last Days Til Sale Prices End

January 29th, 2010 • News
Tags: hong kong, hongkong, indonesia, malaysia, sale, singapore, taiwan, thailand, unicycle

For all you people who’ve been meaning to get a unicycle but haven’t, our crazy low prices end February 28th.We’re out of Cross 24s, 28s and the Profi Chrome unicycles already til March.

Can’t make up your mind? Drop us an email and we’d advise!

UNICON XV Highlights

January 17th, 2010 • Events
Tags: crazy skills, dance competition, flatland, freestyle competitions, international unicycling convention, singapore, unicon, unicycle, unicycle basketball, unicycle hockey, unicycles, unicycling, unicycling club, wellington new zealand

The 15th International Unicycling Convention took place over 28 Dec 2009 – 7 Jan 2010 in Wellington, New Zealand. More than 650 participants were in attendance and it was definitely inspiring to see what the rest of the world is up to.

More pics and videos after the jump Read more »