Thursday, 21 October 2004
Personal
For those who haven't yet seen
My unicycle habit crops up every now and then (probably because it's something I enjoy harking back to). It's usually met with a little surprise and disbelief. So in case you've not seen them before, here are some photos from ten years ago:
In the first I demonstrate how best to transport a 'giraffe' unicycle - steering it out front while riding a regular uni. The second shows I can actually get on the giraffe. (The most popular question from strangers was always, "How do you get down?". Answer: "Stop pedalling." Believe me, it's harder to get up there.)
The third is the best answer I have to the question "Why?". It's the view from the giraffe as I start to make my way through the crowds at Speakers Corner on a Sunday in September 1993.
Riding unicycles is a social, relaxing way of travelling, and it presents a unique view on the world.
I really must get mine out again sometime soon.
(Thanks Caroline for reminding me of this habit.)