Editing Unicycle (section)

==Riding styles==
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[[File:Riegel sbcc 2005.JPG|thumb|upright|Jess Riegel ''grinds'' a rail, a street unicycling skill]]
[[File:Five Boro Bike Tour unicycle.jpg|thumb|Commuting-style riding on a 36er at the [[Five Boro Bike Tour]]]]

Traditionally, unicycling has been seen as a [[circus skills|circus skill]] which has been performed at events to entertain the public in the [[circus]] or during parades, [[carnivals]] or [[street festivals]]. Recent developments in the strength and durability of bicycle (and consequently unicycle) parts have given rise to many new activities including trials of unicycling and mountain unicycling. Unicycling is arguably{{weasel inline|date=September 2021}} now as much a competitive sport and recreational pursuit as an entertainment activity.

The principal types of unicycling are:

; Freestyle: Perhaps the oldest form of unicycling, traditional freestyle riding is based on performance. Freestyle tricks and moves are derived from different ways of riding the unicycle, and linking these moves together into one long flowing line that is aesthetically pleasing. Competitions look very similar to figure skating, with riders performing routines to music.

; Comedy: Along with freestyle it is a performance style of unicycling. Often employed by [[clowns]] and other circus skills performers. Comedy unicycling exaggerates the perceived difficulty of riding a unicycle to create a comedic performance.

; [[Trials unicycling]]: Trials unicycling is specifically aimed at negotiating obstacles. Analogous to trials bike riding.

; [[Street unicycling]]: Street unicycling as a style involves riders using a combination of objects found in urbanized settings (such as ledges, handrails, and stairs) to perform a wide variety of tricks. Many tricks are similar to those performed in other extreme sports, such as BMX and skateboarding.

; Off-road or [[mountain unicycling]] (abbreviated to 'MUni'): Muni is riding on rough terrain and has developed as a form of unicycling in recent years.

; Touring or commuting: This style concentrates on distance riding. With a {{convert|29|or|36|in|mm|abbr=off|adj=on}} wheel cruising speeds of {{convert|10|to|15|mph|km/h|abbr=on|order=flip}} or more can easily be reached.

; [[Flatland unicycling]]: This style of unicycling is similar to freestyle in that various tricks and movements are performed on flat ground. Flatland, however, does not have the performance element of freestyle, but instead has tricks that are similar to those in BMX and skateboarding.