Next Video: https://youtu.be/BTjtsEKkT6E?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JRSJ3bMKsqd3pqQ5wFCwZTT<br /><br />Whole Playlist: https://youtu.be/4vOt8THL81s?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JRSJ3bMKsqd3pqQ5wFCwZTT<br /><br />Making these unicycle videos was supposed to be simple. Set up a camera, practice for 30 minutes, and post it. But life has a nasty habit of getting in the way. Somehow, it’s been over a week since I posted a video.<br /><br />At that time, I got the hang of riding around, and was determined to learn to mount the unicycle without support, known as free mounting.<br /><br />So to get back on track, I set an ambitious but attainable goal for myself this evening: Ride to the park a half mile away, learn to free mount, and then ride home.<br /><br />It’s raining, but no excuses. So, to the park.<br /><br />Yeah, riding a unicycle with a selfie stick. For some reason I don’t feel embarrassed; if all of you guys are watching me then what’s another few hundred.<br /><br />I’ve come a long way from the first time I got up on the unicycle. I don’t use nearly as much energy, and I more or less feel comfortable riding around and turning. Since I can’t free mount though, I need to find a pole or a fence every time I get back on. Which is annoying. So I decided to learn free mounting today no matter what. Track standing can come later.<br /><br />I was going to practice up there, but this guy seems like he’s down on his luck. The least I could do it not unicycle next to him with a selfie stick while he sleeps.<br /><br />Like everything, I’m doing this the hard way and figuring it out myself. My strategy is to push down with my dominant foot, hop myself into a stable position, and start pedaling. <br /><br />For some reason, I get up and then crash instantly. This should just take some repetition. And success!<br /><br />And to make sure that wasn’t a fluke, I set one more goal: Free mount, ride across this grassy clearing, and ride down this tiny staircase into the mulch.<br /><br />Yeah, I’m offroading now!<br /><br />I’d say today was pretty successful so far, so to finish up, I’ll try free mounting with the selfie stick in my hand.<br /><br />Now to ride home and get something to drink.<br /><br />Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.<br /><br />Check out http://Unicycle.com
