THE NEW EXTREME SPORT----UNICYCLING

Moab, a southeastern Utah town is known as the mountain bike capital of the world, but unicycles are fast ruling the slickrock country.

It a new extreme sport, unicyclist's do jumps and spins, anything that a skate boarder can do a unicycle can do.

more than 170 MUni riders rolled into Moab for the 7th annual MUni riders festival this weekend.

Mountain bikers and drivers stopped to watch in awe as the riders negotiated the steep inclines and difficult ledges on the practice loop of the Slickrock Bike Trail.

The group will also ride sections of the 15-mile Porcupine Rim Trail, a feat that would test even the strongest of leg muscles throughout the day-long ride.

With unicycles it is a constant challenge to stay in your center of gravity. You are constantly working on it.

Mastering the MUni requires balance, patience, and a touch of fearlessness.  The cycle has no gears and no brakes, forcing the rider to pedal continually, weaving and sometimes making the cycle hop to traverse short ledges and rocks.

Once considered an oddity mountain unicycling has gained in popularity and prestige in recent years.

Festivals and competitive events now are held around the world.

 

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