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The One With All the Sun – Pengerang Post-Ride

By
JH
Published: July 16, 2010Posted in: Monthly MuniTags: , , ,

If this post was a book, it would be one of those picture flip books that kids have because you know, typing lots of words hurts my brain. Anyway, here’s the story of our trip to Pengerang which I had initially thought of as a trip from Pengerang to Desaru but ended up being a 12-15km ride inland from the coast at Pengerang and then back again (for some of us).

(Picture not indicative of actual numbers)

Some ten of us headed off to nearby Pengerang for what seemed like a really long ride. Like with every other ride involving yours truly, this one involves long stretches of endless roads, grass and sun. And it features as well a current favorite of some of the Singapore Unicyclists these days, the sea.

The roads were pretty clearcut and flat which trees and grass on both sides. Some of us were older and feared for our breaking backs. The younger among us rode like there was no tomorrow.

There was a nice resort at the corner which we ate at but didn’t stay in because food was all we could afford and even then, barely.

Because some of the Singapore Unicyclists are also experts in interior decoration, we’ve also laid out a display of our wheels while an excited crowd gathers to stare or take photos.

Or both.

The next trip we do WILL involve Pengerang to Desaru. Train up those thighs, people!

Runway Cycling Pics

By
JH
Published: June 21, 2010Posted in: EventsTags: , ,

The Paya Lebar Runway Cycling event took place over the weekend. I kind of remember some of these people wearing the same outfit previous years…

Runway Cycling This Sunday

By
JH
Published: June 18, 2010Posted in: EventsTags: ,

We’re meeting 740am at Eunos MRT and are doing the 15km route. Most of us will be riding 20 – 24″ unis so don’t worry about being slow.

See you then!

Muni in The New Paper

By
JH
Published: May 30, 2010Posted in: Monthly Muni, PressTags: , , , ,

A bunch of us are featured in an article in The New Paper. It focuses on Muni and how Sheikh has the coolest mirrored helmet in all of Kent Ridge. Oh, that was our last Monthly Muni ride so if you haven’t already joined us, what are you waiting for???

Article here

We’re on Razor.TV

By
JH
Published: May 19, 2010Posted in: PressTags: , ,

The Razor TV crew dropped by to say hi. We said hi back.

Size Matters (Not?)

By
JH
Published: May 14, 2010Posted in: ThoughtsTags:

Recently, I’ve taken to wondering aloud why there’s a very obvious preference by recent new riders to go for a larger wheel size. I’ve been doing my rounds on my 29″ the last few years and the other few frequent riders are riding on their larger wheels too but it’s only because we’ve been clocking distance rather than technique.

I’m quite surprised by the number of people who’ve been talking about owning a 29″ uni and it seems that 24″ ones are more popular than the 20″ ones these days. A lot of the newer riders are taken by the thrill of going offroad or the fun in using a unicycle to commute but it really does beget the question of if the trend is due to influence.

My favorite uni is still my 20″ trials. It’s versatile enough to do tricks with, I like hopping with it and it’s light enough to lug around. It rolls down stairs and steps effortlessly and it’s not tall like the bigger unis so I don’t feel intimidated when learning stuff. Perhaps I’m wrong but I think a lot of people have the misconception that a smaller uni is not as fun since you can’t travel to places with them. It’s really quite misguided though.

Personally, I’ve

  • Traveled with my uni in a hand-carry luggage
  • Rode Pasir Ris to Boon Lay
  • Played Hockey
  • Learnt 80% of whatever tricks I know
  • Performed with it
  • Muni-ed with it

I’d probably spend more time on my larger wheel but regardless, I’d still want my small wheel around for the versatility it offers.

Do you ride a small wheel too and why?

Sighted in New York

By
hexacoto
Published: May 2, 2010Posted in: StuffTags:

What’s this now? A wheel-walking only lane? Seen near Tompkins Park, NYC.

Unicycling in SPIN Magazine this Month

By
JH
Published: April 29, 2010Posted in: PressTags: ,

This comes about 3 months late but there’s a two page spread on the last UNICON (International Unicycling Convention) which was held in Wellington, New Zealand in the current issue of SPIN magazine.

The best part about this though is that because it marks the first time in local history that a unicycle-related article is written without mention of the C-words. I’d like to henceforth extend a hearty congratulations to myself for making history. Yay.

To read the full articles, here’s

Page 1

Page 2

For the record

By
hexacoto
Published: April 4, 2010Posted in: StuffTags:

Just in case we contract Alzheimer’s and have the urge to remember the rides we did in the past, here’s an extensive list of most of the rides so far:

  • 25 May 2008 – Runway Cycling and Skating 2008
  • 17 May 2008 – Hentam Ketam 2008 Mountain Bike/Run race in Hentam Ketam, Pulau Ubin
  • Feb 2008 – Qualifying ride for Ride the Lobster
  • 9 February 2008 – New Year city ride at Track 15/food binge at Hui Fang & R

The History page is done

By
hexacoto
Published: March 31, 2010Posted in: Site, StuffTags: , ,

This is rather tedious, isn’t it? Moving stuff, that is. We’re so advanced, the Singapore Unicyclists have outsourced their work to New York, instead of some factory run by child labor in China or something.

I want to go cycling, but the New York weather is playing hot and cold. Mostly cold these days. And wet. Did I mention cold? Thursday is supposed to see nice, warm, glorious, warm, sunny, warm weather. I can’t wait.

Till then, I try to do something productive. Like moving stuff from the old site. And not doing homework. Yay.

Shaun

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