How to Learn Tricks: Tips and Exercises for Every Level
Ready to do tricks on your unicycle?
Can you ride a bike straight ahead without falling over? Then it's time for the fun part: tricks! And no, no stunts on stairs – we'll start simple. Think corners, idling (keeping still while balancing), and learning to mount without help.
On this page, we'll show you how to gradually gain more control. With a little practice, your unicycle will soon feel like an extension of yourself.
1. Mounting with support
Your first meters start with being able to step up properly. Roos Seegers – yes, world champion – shows you how to do that with a wall or fence in this video:
2. What can you practice afterward?
- Mounting without support: Place your dominant foot on the pedal, hop up, and immediately balance. Start on grass, which is more forgiving.
- Turning: Look where you want to go, lean slightly and keep your speed steady.
- Idling (keeping still while balancing): One foot down, wheel back and forth. Ideal for your balance.
- Cycling backward: Start from idling and do a few backward pedal strokes. Back straight, eyes behind you.
- Jumping on the spot: Grip the saddle firmly and make small hops. Start slowly and build up.
3. Want to learn more from Roos?
Roos Seegers shares many more tricks and videos on her own channels. Definitely check them out if you want to progress!
4. Smart practice really works
- Practicing 10–15 minutes a day is enough to improve quickly.
- Find a flat spot free of obstacles.
- Frustration? It's part of it. Just keep trying.
- Every new skill = a win. Celebrate it!
Need more inspiration?
On our Getting Started with Your Product advice page, you'll find everything from assembly to tricks. Want to check if your unicycle is still running smoothly?