- Mountain unicycling
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"MUni" redirects here. For other uses, see Muni (disambiguation).
Mountain unicycling is an emerging adventure sport that consists of traversing rough terrain on a unicycle. Mountain unicycling can be done on the same terrain as a mountain bike. However, unicycles typically lack a gear system (even though there is a two-gear-hub available), preventing the user from coasting or reaching high speeds. Mountain unicycling usually takes place on specially designed unicycles, which are equipped with strong hubs, large, knobby tires, high-grip pedals and rugged frames. Some are also equipped with rim or disc brakes, having the lever mounted under the tip of the saddle. The brake helps to compensate the downhill-slope force but is usually not used to decelerate or stop.
MUni riders also need a few additional skills than required for either mountain biking or regular unicycling, with core strength and balance being key.[1]
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Events
- Muni events recognized by the International Unicycling Federation at Unicons are: cross-country, uphill and downhill with the possibility of North Shore downhill.
- In the United States, the California Mountain Unicycle Weekend and the Moab, Utah MUni Fest(ended as of 2009).
- In the UK, the British Muni Weekend (BMW).
- The first Colorado MUnifest took place in October 2007, organized by Colorado Muni.
- The first Arizona Mountain Unicycle Weekend was held in February 2009, organized by the Arizona Unicycle Club.
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External links
Categories:- Unicycling
- Cycle types
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