Boasting of Coasting Success!

Took that Grinder down to the trail behind the college on Easter and had a great time. Up at the goodwill I did my first "stunt", which was nothing much; I just hopped up to a curb, coasted across and dropped down. But that along with flying through the trail was a really inspiring experience. Up until Sunday, the goal of taking this thing off large jumps seemed quite distant. Now I know that it is very possible and could be an awesome niche for unicycling to take up in action sports. I'll have video posted soon, but I want to wait for my next "My 5ifteen Tricks" episode to officially debut the coasting unicycle. If you have any questions about the coasting unicycle, please email me at shaidecody@yahoo.com. I'd love to hear what you've got to say.

Expecting a nice Easter ride

Tomorrow's supposed to be beautiful. Definitely going to get out and ride. Might even do a little filming of the coasting unicycle if I get a chance.

Also, speaking of unicycling and beautiful, here's a video of a trick I thought would go viral for sure:
Unicycle Backflip

Enjoy!

2010's Mid-Summer Cut

So last year I did a lot of experimental editing of the footage from the Midwest Treasure Hunt and despite liking this particular version, I decided not to make it public. But now as we're on the brink of May and I'm dealing with snowy conditions, I can't help but think about being in the middle of summer again. So for the sake of warm thoughts and dry pedals, here's my 2010 Mid-Summer Cut.

Message to Torker

So I'll be heading to Lake Owen for the first time ever this summer. I've wanted to go there ever since I was big into agressive inline but could never afford it. As I got into unicycling I still wanted to go there but they don't have any unicycling sessions! Fortunately they're allowing me to come up and visit with the unicycle.

I'm excited about this because this means a lot of fresh faces are going to be exposed to unicycling. Torker even hooked them up with a new 2011 Unistar DX. http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/unicycles/2011-unistar-dx

I'll be bringing up two unicycles myself, so I hope to get the skaters really excited about unicycling and I hope to successfully teach some how to ride.

If you don't know what Lake Owen is, its the Woodward of the Midwest. They really are sister camps. It's located in Cable Wisconsin, which is only an hour and a half or so north of where I live. Being so close is difficult when I'm unable to go, so I'm extremely excited for this opportunity. You can check out the website here: http://lakeowencamp.com/

I also hope to return to the camp a few times throughout the summer. I'd be sad if I couldn't be up there for a bit of northoften week. http://northoften.net/blog/

Also, I made a wicked snowman yesterday. Don't get me wrong, I really need this snow to be gone, but I made the best of it.

Check it out.

Coasting Unicycle

Coasting Unicycle.

I'll post pictures and maybe some video some time.

I've had the idea as long as I've been unicycling. I'll take credit for recognizing the opportunity, but Grinders Sports Shop in Rice Lake Wisconsin is responsible for the fabrication and assembly.

If there's any chance that this thing could be available on the market, interest must be expressed. Please let me know if you'd be interested buying a coasting unicycle. shaidecody@yahoo.com

Coasting Unicycle.

& these are just some pictures of Grinders Sports Shop's Head Mechanic and Co-Owner Spencer McLin practicing some extreme Park Tool Shop Stooling.

Aquafest

I've decided that I'm not doing the Badger Brew Express Unicycle Demo for Aquafest this year because of lack of Club interest. Might not do the Readapalooza Demo at the Library either. But I'll definitely be doing the Bike Jam at the skate park. Should be the biggest skate comp/bike jam year yet because of what Bubba has planned.

Also looking forward to planning the Dirt Jam. Should do that shortly after Aquafest. Would like to get some larger bands in for the gig. Let me know if you're interested in playing.