Spring has sprung and it’s time to get back in shape. The 2009 unicycling season is already filling up with various races and adventures, so it’s time to dust off the winter cobwebs and get back in the saddle.
Here in Philly, I finally found some fellow unicyclists to explore the local trails with. We started things off with a short 5 mile loop around Ridley Creek State Park. The trail was wide, paved, and busy with bikers, joggers, kids and dogs. Everyone seemed to enjoy seeing 3 big unicycles roll by. Our climbing legs are out of shape as the one long steep hill at the beginning gave us a hard time. We’ll conquer it next time.
Some upcoming events for Team Unicycle Max: a team ride around Lake Champlain in July or September, a 19 mile race on Long Beach Island in June, the Whiteface Mountain Uphill Race in June or September, and several small adventures inbetween. Max and I also applied for the Evolution of Balance award with 2 other young riders we met at RTL. If we win, the 4 of us will be heading to Iceland for some volcanic rock and glacial mountain unicycling. The winners of the award will be announced at the end of April. In the meantime, we just keep pedaling, getting back into shape. Ride on!
-Kyle
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Team Unicycle Max 
April 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm |
I’ve been interested in unicycling for a number of years but haven’t figured out how to get started. Any recommendations as to how to get started? I live in the Philly suburbs of Montgomery County and would like to join you!
May 4, 2009 at 4:35 pm |
Sorry to hear you guys didn’t win the Evolution of Balance award. Iceland sounds like it would have been quite an adventure. Have fun with the rest of the rides you’re planning. Vacation is going to occupy some of my time this summer, but once you know when you’ll be riding around Lake Champlain – let me know. The VT side is only a few hours from NH and you might be there when I have a free weekend for a visit.
– Bruce