Yes, I am a dumbass...

Bonkin

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:02 AM

... why do you ask?

After the minor thread diversion, I ordered a unicycle. My wife just rolled her eyes. Countdown to face plant - 3, 2, 1.

Anyone have any pointers?

It's not the heat, it's the stupidity.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

DrewEOB

Inhale

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:18 AM

Nice. Dumbass.

Yes, I do "run in this." So should you. The weather is never as bad as it seems from behind your office or car window.

BadDawg

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:20 AM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/29/2010 at 9:02 AM:

Countdown to face plant - 3, 2, 1.

Sounds like you're destined for planter's face-itis Bonk. Try to get your landing gear down as early as possible.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

Happyfeet

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:23 AM

Don't forget the helmet, and grass is good, rather than gravel

zoom-zoom

tipsy chicks

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:24 AM

You may be a dumbass, but you are in good company around here. Promise to have someone take some video...you know, for our entertainment and all. Big grin

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike

'12 Goals:

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts & dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

• punch Type 1 in the junk, again

xhristopher

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:31 AM

That will be no good for du/triathlons because you can't attach clip on aero bars?

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:39 AM

dumbass

and yes for once I REALLY think this thread is useless without pictures. Preferably of the video variety.

I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets

"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

Bonkin

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:45 AM

Quote from xhristopher on 7/29/2010 at 9:31 AM:

That will be no good for du/triathlons because you can't attach clip on aero bars?

It's not the heat, it's the stupidity.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Bonkin

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:47 AM
modified: 7/29/2010 at 9:48 AM

I still have the helmet from when the kids got me a skateboard a few christmases ago.

I'm sure it will be easy to convince my wife to take video. You will not be able to hear me cry in pain though, because her she will be laughing too loudly.

It's not the heat, it's the stupidity.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

xhristopher

posted: 7/29/2010 at 9:55 AM

Holy crap! I stand corrected. I wonder how fast that goes. The next thing your going to tell me is that it has multiple gears.

zoom-zoom

tipsy chicks

posted: 7/29/2010 at 10:05 AM

But can you use it indoors on the trainer?

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike

'12 Goals:

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts & dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

• punch Type 1 in the junk, again

Bonkin

posted: 7/29/2010 at 10:07 AM
modified: 7/29/2010 at 10:08 AM

Quote from xhristopher on 7/29/2010 at 9:55 AM:

Holy crap! I stand corrected. I wonder how fast that goes. The next thing your going to tell me is that it has multiple gears.

Some are, yes. I think some of the larger wheeled ones, if set up properly, can go just over 20 mph.

I just ordered a decent beginner one to get started, but I was amazed at what's out there and what people are doing on one wheel.

It's not the heat, it's the stupidity.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

zoom-zoom

tipsy chicks

posted: 7/29/2010 at 10:09 AM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/29/2010 at 10:07 AM:

I was amazed at what's out there and what people are doing on one wheel.

Like this guy.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike

'12 Goals:

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts & dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

• punch Type 1 in the junk, again

Bonkin

posted: 7/29/2010 at 10:12 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 7/29/2010 at 10:05 AM:

But can you use it indoors on the trainer?

No idea. If I get that addicted to it, I'll just ride it on the treadmill.

It's not the heat, it's the stupidity.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

zoom-zoom

tipsy chicks

posted: 7/29/2010 at 10:14 AM

Quote from Bonkin on 7/29/2010 at 10:12 AM:

No idea. If I get that addicted to it, I'll just ride it on the treadmill.

Now THAT I would pay good money to see! Big grin

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike

'12 Goals:

• more off-road

• gain proficiency @ CX mounts & dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)

• punch Type 1 in the junk, again

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