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| Name |
Ken Springle
| Location |
Queens, New York
| When did you join the club? |
March, 2001
| When did you start riding? |
At about 1970-71. I have been riding for more that 30 years.
| What got you started? |
A long fence and determination. Like many other riders at an early age I saw the King Charles troop ride in the Barnum and Baily Circus and thought that riding a unicycle was really cool and wanted to try it. One of the kids in the neighborhood got a unicycle and I just had to have one. I got one for Christmas one year and I was riding it by that next summer.
| Why do you love to unicycle? |
At first as a teenager because it was different and convenient. A unicycle is more portable and maneuverable than a bicycle. Especially in shopping areas. Growing up I did not have to worry as much about getting a uni stolen. I could have it with me when I was hanging out with friend or in the park. When it was time to go home I always had a ride. Even today store owners don't object to me rolling my uni into their establishments. Now I love it for the fun of riding the exercise and accomplishment of a good ride. I really get a kick out of seeing and helping others learn to ride and acquire skills. Even though I basically have not learned any new skills in many years. The unicycle can be a frustrating thing to learn -- I guess that is why I like to offer encouragement to all would be unicyclists.
| What types of unicycling do you do? |
Mainly touring around town and running errands besides attending Unatics meetings.
| What kinds of unicycles do you own? |
I currently own a 20" freesyle, 24" and a 29" Semcycles. All of them have Semcycle air seats.
| General Comments |
I, like many other people that I have met that were long time riders, have gone through a period where I put the unicycle aside for some reason or another. In my case it was for about 10-12 years. If I had the resources that are available to unicyclist today when I was a teenager I would certainly be a more skilfull rider. Today I could most likly pass at being a level 4. With the time available for riding as child along with the resouces that are availible now, I would most likely be a level 7 or 8.
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