Q: How do I learn to ride a unicycle?

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Q: What unicycle should I get?

In general the smaller the wheel, the easier it is to learn to ride and learn new skills. Larger wheels are better for transportation and speed. 12" and 16" wheels are good for children. 20" wheels are good unicycles for adults who want to acquire new skills. 24" wheels still work for a lot of tricks and give you decent speed. This is the best general-purpose size. Bigger wheels are better for higher speed riding.

12" wheel unicycle: this is really a trick unicycle. It takes a lot of skill to ride it, especially for people over 6ft -  you will need to learn to ride a larger unicycle. The small wheel makes a lot harder to ride on tough terrain. This is not a very common unicycle and can be very hard to find. It is great for anyone who can already ride a unicycle. It is also OK for young children aged 4-5 learning to ride.
 

16" wheel unicycle: This is a great unicycle for children aged 5-9. Like the 12", the small wheel makes it generally best to ride on smooth surfaces but it can go quite a bit faster than the 12" unicycle.

20" wheel unicycle: If you've ever wanted to learn to ride a unicycle, then this is the bike for you. This unicycle is good for riders who stand 4 feet five inches tall to about six feet. It is a great first unicycle size to learn on. The 20" Unicycle is ideal for free style. The wheel size is smaller and gives you the ability to manoeuvre easily but unlike the 12” and 16” unicycles it is much easier get around on.

24" wheel unicycle: A 24" is very flexible; you can do tricks, longer distances, Unicycle Basketball & Hockey, as well as some MUni (Mountain Unicycling). If you are only buying one unicycle and you want to use it for multiple purposes you should consider buying a 24" unicycle if you are big enough (over 6ft)

Giraffes: A giraffe is a unicycle driven by a chain the most common type of giraffe unicycles are 5 or 6ft tall. Giraffes are easier to ride than normal unicycles because you have more time to make corrective movements so you wont fall off. After you have over come the fear of being so high, riding a giraffe is relatively easy, however because of the height learning to ride a unicycle on a giraffe is not recommended.
 

Q: Is Unicycling Dangerous?

Unicycling can be as dangerous as you want it to be. The vast majority of falls leave the rider on their feet, as dismounting is a skill learned while learning to ride. Most falls occur for just a few reasons: excessive speed, exhaustion, lack of attention to the road, and learning new tricks. The rider can control all of these factors to their desired comfort and safety level.

Q: What can I do on a unicycle?

There are many different games and sports that can be played on unicycles such as: