Video of Geezer on a Unicycle? at growingbolder.com

Posted on March 10th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Terry "Unigeezer" Peterson is one of the world's most accomplished and skilled Mountain unicyclists! In fact, at the age of 53, he is the only unicyclist his age-or anywhere near his age-to have successfully jumped and cleared at full set of 8 stairs, a 6 foot phone booth and a 7 foot tractor!

His story is an inspiration to all ages, and a testament to the power of will and determination! It also serves as a legitimate “how-to” guide for one of the most efficient and effective methods for weight loss and fitness that is 100% attainable for anyone with a basic sense of balance and has the determination to succeed!

Unicycling has come a long way from a novelty of the 1960's, when Peterson began riding, to a serious and legitimate sport that is gaining in recognition and notoriety, thanks in large part to the internet, where you can see more than 100 of Terry's “Unigeezer” videos!

Click here to listen to an interview with Terry on the Growing Bolder Radio Show.
Click here to check out his GB Personal Profile page.

Here's a note from Terry: I am a 53 year-old guy (Born 1/15/56) who just happens to do an “Extreme” form of Unicycling, called “MUni”, which is short for Mountain Unicycling! There are several yearly events, from the “Moab MUni-fest”, to The California MUni Weekend, held this October in San Diego, CA.

You might imagine (and you’d be right!) when people see me riding hardcore mountain trails on a custom built One-wheeled cycle, (complete with hydraulic brake!) they’re often shocked and dumbfounded, but always impressed! Unlike a mountain bike, Unicycles have no gears to help climb a steep hill, and you can’t coast back down when you reach the summit! You are pedaling every inch of the way! It takes a heightened level of strength, stamina, focus, and of course, an acute sense of balance.

I also do lots of “urban” riding, seeking out stair sets to hop down, or 7 foot structures to jump off of! For me, MUni has become an integral part of my everyday life, which also includes frequent 15-50 mile long-distance rides along the Beach bike path on my custom made 36′ touring unicycle!

I used to ride a small unicycle as a kid back in the late 60’s, but quit around 1970, long before advances in unicycle technology could catch up with the hardcore demands I currently require for “extreme” unicycling.

Fast forward to the year 2005. On the eve of my 50th birthday, I stumbled upon a Unicycle web forum with over 17,000 members, and growing each day! I knew I had to ride back in.

Since then, I’ve re-kindled my love for Unicycling, and in the last 2 1/2 years I have made over 125 videos, and I have become known as “Uni Geezer”, a moniker that has stuck, and one that I won’t outgrow…unlike “Boy George”, lol! I’m also much older than the average unicyclist, especially those that do extreme, hardcore riding!

As a piano tuner/technician by trade-a mostly sedentary type of work-I can attest to the fact that MUni is no doubt the most amazing way to get fit, and stay in the greatest shape of your life! Give it a try, you just might love it, too! Happy Riding!

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