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==1. Know the name and purpose of the various parts of a unicycle.==
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==2. Define these basic unicycle terms:==
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:;a. free mount: mounting the unicycle without having to hold on to anything.
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:;b. idle: basically sitting on your unicycle with little or no movement, but not dismounted.
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:;c. UPD: '''U'''n'''P'''lanned '''D'''ismount
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==3. Know what safety gear one should use while unicycling and why one should use it.==
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:;Wrist guards: The most common impact points when falling from a unicycle are the  hands and wrists.  Of all the safety gear, wrist guards receive the most wear and tear.
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:;Knee and elbow pads: The second most common impact point are the knees followed by the elbows.
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:;Helmet: A helmet is especially important with specialty riding like Mountain Unicycling, and in some jurisdictions is required for road riding.
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:;Shin guards: Shin guards become a necessary piece of equipment when using metal or pinned pedals. These types of pedals grip the shoes better, but can cause injury to the legs.
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:;Cycling shorts: Padded cycling shorts are designed with a seamless, padded crotch, and long enough legs to extend down past the saddle, making them much more comfortable than "normal" shorts.
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:;Gloves: Gloves are required for certain unicycling events such as racing. Gloves may be fingerless.
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==4. Name 5 different types of unicycles and explain what makes them unique.==
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==5. How is unicycling thought to have been invented?==
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==6. Repair a punctured unicycle tire==
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==7. Be able to free mount, ride 50 meters/150 feet, turn right and left, and gracefully dismount, all without falling off.==

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1. Know the name and purpose of the various parts of a unicycle.

2. Define these basic unicycle terms:

a. free mount
mounting the unicycle without having to hold on to anything.
b. idle
basically sitting on your unicycle with little or no movement, but not dismounted.
c. UPD
UnPlanned Dismount

3. Know what safety gear one should use while unicycling and why one should use it.

Wrist guards
The most common impact points when falling from a unicycle are the hands and wrists. Of all the safety gear, wrist guards receive the most wear and tear.
Knee and elbow pads
The second most common impact point are the knees followed by the elbows.
Helmet
A helmet is especially important with specialty riding like Mountain Unicycling, and in some jurisdictions is required for road riding.
Shin guards
Shin guards become a necessary piece of equipment when using metal or pinned pedals. These types of pedals grip the shoes better, but can cause injury to the legs.
Cycling shorts
Padded cycling shorts are designed with a seamless, padded crotch, and long enough legs to extend down past the saddle, making them much more comfortable than "normal" shorts.
Gloves
Gloves are required for certain unicycling events such as racing. Gloves may be fingerless.

4. Name 5 different types of unicycles and explain what makes them unique.

5. How is unicycling thought to have been invented?

6. Repair a punctured unicycle tire

7. Be able to free mount, ride 50 meters/150 feet, turn right and left, and gracefully dismount, all without falling off.