Butler Wobble

There has been some discussion as to what we've been up to lately. We've been playing outside. You're welcome to join us. Thursday evenings, around 6:30-7pm, we've been spotted at Ritz Park in Butler. The park has tennis courts and a basketball court that we use for practicing skills. We use the grass, gravel road and small trail for beginner off road practice. It's a good little park to practice uphill and downhill and mixed terrain. Especially for the beginner who wants to try all those things but is intimidated by the traffic on the road or the difficulty of you standard mountain bike trail. On that note, if you are a beginner and working on any new skill, don't be intimidated by our skills...we love watching and helping others learn new skills. We are always willing to lend a shoulder or arm (It's called "being a post" or just "post") - should free mounting be what's holding you back from practicing other skills. BTW, the tennis ...

July was good for the Butler Wobble. The Parades went well. Unfortunately a software compatibility issue wouldn't let Dave's iPod edit and share the video from the Emlenton parade. It was quite the experience. Next year, you'll have to join us to find out! If you read the banner above this entry, you'll see we're expanding our regular ride schedule. That's a result of some brainstorming sessions and conversations we had at NAUCC 2011 . We want YOU to join us. Unicycling is fun and for everyone. Speaking of joining us: we're looking to keep things even more up to date. The blog will have most of the info on it, but we've also opened a Butler Wobble Unicyclists group on facebook. It is a closed group, but we can get you in. We hope to be able to get more rides organized this way- and share more pictures. Can't ride yet? You've got options. We'll be back at the Butler Y on Saturdays from 4:30-6:30pm starting November 5th. If you can...

Outside riding. Reminder- next Saturday (the 30th) is the last day we'll be in the Y until October or November. After we wrap up at 6:30, we'll be heading to Pizza Joe's- so bring some dough and get some dinner! We have been going to Father Marinaro Skatepark most Thursday nights to ride, but it isn't always a definite. It's best to contact us if you plan on heading out. Honestly, we're itching to play some polo. We do that at other locales around Butler subject to court availability. One thing we can say: Some of us will be headed to Madison, WI the last week of July for the North American Unicycle Championships and Convention . Saying it's amazing is an understatement. If you go, you will come back a better rider. If you don't, we'll refund your unicycling at the Y fees.

Yes. 2 Versions of the 3/26/11 Pre Y Ride: 1. Nate's: So what if it’s a little cold outside? The sun is shining and that makes perfect weather for mUni riding. You’d be surprised how easily you stay warm when you’re pumping a unicycle through the mud and how quickly you’ll progress with the encouragement of a few other riders. That’s what Dave, Andy, Nate, Tony, and Isaac did this past Saturday. Andy had some interesting challenges for mUni Trials; you should check ‘em out: (Video courtesy of Dave, Andy, and Isaac- and Dave's iPod) (Note: change the resolution to 720p for best results) 2. Isaac's: The First Butler Wobble Group Muni Ride of the Spring Season. Saturday the 26th of March dawned with a beautiful clear sky and crisp cool air as 5 of the Butler Wobble's more skilled and adventurous riders converged on the Butler Little Theater parking lot to start the first group Muni ride of the spring season. As the first couple of riders arrived we occupied ourselve...

Another (relatively) quick video on unicycling basics. This time it's about choosing a unicycle. There's a lot more information out there on the topic, and as always, come join us for a ride and we can talk shop! Yes, we will be riding this Saturday since we haven't been invited to perform at halftime during Sunday's Superbowl.