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Unicycling 42 miles across Long Island to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and their Take Steps 2009 Long Island walk Foundation of America

Adam Cohen, a passionate unicyclist and a sufferer of Crohn's Disease, is using his beloved hobby for a good cause. On April 3rd, Cohen unicycled 42 miles in the wind and rain through Nassau and Suffolk counties to kick off the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's "Take Steps" 2009 Long Island Walk.

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Mr Unicycle teaches unicycling in TIME OUT NEW YORK MAGAZINE

How to ride a unicycle

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With the two-wheeler–centric Five Boro Bike Tour on Sun 4 getting so much love, unicyclists rightfully feel underrepresented. We tapped Long Islander and longtime unicyclist trainer Adam Cohen (justonewheel.com) to show us how to ride around like a circus bear.—Drew Toal

Illustration: Atsuhiro Saisho Step 1: Mounting
Place the saddle between your legs while bracing yourself with a wall or chair. Press one pedal toward the bottom of the wheel and use it like a step to levy your body. For steadying, Cohen suggests butting the uni against a woodblock. Don’t fall on your face!
Illustration: Atsuhiro Saisho
 Step 2: Building command
After you’ve rotated your feet so that they’re parallel to the ground, bring your “favorite foot” in front and send your nonfavorite foot to the back. (This will feel awkward.) Slowly rock back and forth until you feel comfortable. “Remember to always tuck your shoelaces into your shoes and out of the way of the wheel,” says Cohen.
Illustration: Atsuhiro Saisho
 Step 3: Steady now
“Support yourself against a wall and lean forward,” says Cohen. “Your feet will have no choice but to follow.” Stare straight ahead and make a full rotation of the pedals, then another, and another.
Illustration: Atsuhiro Saisho
 Step 4: Roll out
You’re rolling, at last! And now you have a cool new skill to trump that guy at parties who lights his farts on fire.