The hunt for the Unicycle

I first considered the subject 2 years ago when I saw a unicycle in a toy shop in Gerona. Ever since the idea grabbed me. I've always loved to try new stuff, specially activities that are different or difficult, the sort only wacky people like.

After that I researched and found out about a Spanish website that sold trials unicycles, the sort used for jumps and tricks. My only inconvenience at the moment was the price. These toys aren't sold as much as bicycles and their cost are high. So I decided to wait for a better opportunity. Last year I visited the city of Cartagena (south east Spain) where I found a kid unicycling round a bench. He was using a Monty trials one just like the one I'd been looking for. I asked him where he'd bought it and how long he'd taken to learn. Fortunately the shop where he'd bought it wasn't far away, so I went to have a look. I instantly recognized the very one I was looking for and bought it. After that it took me a few months to learn, but it was worth it.

You've got to be constantly trying if you want to learn, and if you don't have anyone to help you, you can use a narrow corridor to practice your balance. The trick is the same in everything, always leave it while the going is good.

( this is a photograph of my unicycle)