>I've got the "Anyone Can Ride A Unicycle" from Miyata (1984), and it
>mentions that "women seem to enjoy a distinct biological advantage" WRT
>unicycles, because they are free from "supererogatory excrescencies"
>(whatever that is -- I can imagine), but then only mentions that a
bathing
>suit can be useful before abanding this most-pressing subject to warn
>the reader to use shoes when riding (!).
Believe it or not, back in 1984 the use of cycling shorts for
competitive unicycling was just starting to be seen regularly. Jack is
wearing running shorts in his book (photos taken in '78 or '79), and in
those days many of us rode with very short cut-off jeans!
Cycling shorts are the best solution, and are best worn alone
(without underwear). The girls love it.
He says it's not a problem for him, and since
>I've met his kids I know he's got the, uh, same type of biology as I
have . . .
I think both of his kids were born before he started unicycling
. . . .
>I'm 6'3 (192cm) so wonder if maybe my body size is inappropriate for
the>(standard size adult) seat I have.
Tell us what type of saddle you are using. What is the brand
and age of the unicycle, and please describe the saddle in detail. Let
me guess, please. You are riding a relatively new Miyata with the
plastic saddle with handle built into the front bumper. If so, this
saddle is too narrow for all adults. See if you can get a wider saddle.
>I'd like to ride more, but at this point it's getting to be just not
>worth the pain. I's been 8 hours since I rode for 45 minutes earlier
>today, yet I still feel the pain from the tenderness from the pelvis/
>seat contact. And for the 45 minutes, it seemed like half the time
>was spent just trying to get to a situation where I felt I could
concentrate>on riding and not on the various painful pressures.
I'm no doctor, but it sounds like you may have some kind of
overuse injury. It might be advisable for you to back off from riding
for a while, until whatever damage gets a chance to heal. Your pain is
not normal. I once knew a rider who had similar problems. He was a big
guy, and I would guess that he was big in areas that we could not see.
He always got sore after a short time. However, I know other riders, at
least one of which is a regular contributor here, who are well endowed
and yet can ride for hours. Either this man has no nerve endings, or he
can ride in relative comfort. Please let us know what you are riding
on, and we can offer some suggestions. Good luck!
John Foss, President
International Unicycling Federation
unifoss@ix.netcom.com