DangerousDick Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 So, now I've just about managed to stop falling off, I'm wondering where my 'nearest' nutter (I mean Ninebot owner!) is Be great to find a group who would be happy to meet up somewhere and 'cruise' around?By the way, I'm in Warrington (Cheshire) but get to travel around quite extensively - family in the South etc.Where are you in the UK - have any meet-up's been happening previously / already organised etc. let me know and I'll sign up Cheers,Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBump Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 East Midlands - just been on here a few weeks myself - not been to any meet-ups yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroy Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 York.Waiting for the EUC bug to bite a bit more over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'm in Leeds. Just moved here. EUC used for my daily commute but never seen anyone else ride one (except on the internet and telly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwheel Jack Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Glasgow, Scotland. Saw one person 3 weeks ago.Went out and bought one 2 weeks ago (from Maplins).Making slow progress - can now turn corners :-)Last week's injuries healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampGareth Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Manchester, seen one other EU rider over in Media City but I don't know who they are. My Firewheel F260 is currently on a boat somewhere between Canada and here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Manchester, seen one other EU rider over in Media City but I don't know who they are. My Firewheel F260 is currently on a boat somewhere between Canada and here. Media City would be a great place to ride an EUC! I went through Piccadilly Gardens and down Market Street at the weekend, as fast as my generic EUC can go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDick Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I know it's late for notice etc. but I'm considering a 'cruise' through the Blackpool Lights tonight?Weather is supposed to clear up from a dismal start, and I feel the need to get out and do some EUC'ing at some point. Not been through the lights for a few years and I know it's always the same, but never done it while trying to balance on an electric Unicycle before so maybe a bit of fun to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DangerousDick Posted October 24, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2015 OK, so 'Billy-no-Mates' went on his own! Had a great time tho. Parked up on the 'South Side' near the airport on the side of the road and rode on down to the lights.All clear in the sky although it had definitely put some rain down earlier in the day. Really - and I mean REALLY - windy, gusts forecast for over 30mph and it certainly felt like it at times. Interesting trying to keep in a straight line while being blown sideways kept upright though and didn't crash into anyone although it was extremely busy in places. Just slowed down and took my time in the busy parts, plenty of space to get around.Went all the way to the North Pier and then on to the roundabout at the 'top end' of the lights before turning around and heading back. Spent most of my 'return' journey following the Tram as there were fewer people walking along the lines (wonder why!) and it was great listing to the comments as I went past. All the screams of "I WANT ONE" from the kids must've been a pain in the @$$ for the parents Got all the way back and still 45% in the battery so stopped by a B&Q car park to do some 'reverse' practice before heading home with a flat battery, massive grin on my face, and another eight or so miles 'on the clock'. No video I'm afraid, too busy trying to survive, but did stop for a quick selfie in the middle just to prove I was there 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampGareth Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Media City would be a great place to ride an EUC! I went through Piccadilly Gardens and down Market Street at the weekend, as fast as my generic EUC can go Mmm it really is, still waiting for my EUC but as soon as it arrives and I'm comfortable riding it there's a cycle path going from Hulme (or Deansgate, it's borderline) along the same path as the trams and running along Salford Quays towards Media City which I'd love to try out. Have you had any trouble with the police given the recent confirming of the legal status of EUCs? I'm going to be making regular runs between the Green Quarter and the universities but can't figure out whether to take back routes and be worried or not. Edited October 26, 2015 by CampGareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Mmm it really is, still waiting for my EUC but as soon as it arrives and I'm comfortable riding it there's a cycle path going from Hulme (or Deansgate, it's borderline) along the same path as the trams and running along Salford Quays towards Media City which I'd love to try out. Have you had any trouble with the police given the recent confirming of the legal status of EUCs? I'm going to be making regular runs between the Green Quarter and the universities but can't figure out whether to take back routes and be worried or not.I've not used mine in the city since the "news" - not out of fear or persecution; I just haven't had an opportunity to do so (but looking for one!). Let us know if you have any trouble. The canal paths around Manchester would make a really run route to ride, I'm planning on doing them soon once I've fitted my lights and tether (an obvious requirement riding on a bumpy path alongside water ) OK, so 'Billy-no-Mates' went on his own! Had a great time tho. Parked up on the 'South Side' near the airport on the side of the road and rode on down to the lights.All clear in the sky although it had definitely put some rain down earlier in the day. Really - and I mean REALLY - windy, gusts forecast for over 30mph and it certainly felt like it at times. Interesting trying to keep in a straight line while being blown sideways kept upright though and didn't crash into anyone although it was extremely busy in places. Just slowed down and took my time in the busy parts, plenty of space to get around.Went all the way to the North Pier and then on to the roundabout at the 'top end' of the lights before turning around and heading back. Spent most of my 'return' journey following the Tram as there were fewer people walking along the lines (wonder why!) and it was great listing to the comments as I went past. All the screams of "I WANT ONE" from the kids must've been a pain in the @$$ for the parents Got all the way back and still 45% in the battery so stopped by a B&Q car park to do some 'reverse' practice before heading home with a flat battery, massive grin on my face, and another eight or so miles 'on the clock'. No video I'm afraid, too busy trying to survive, but did stop for a quick selfie in the middle just to prove I was there Sounds fun! I took me EUC for a ride on Blackpool beach a few weeks ago and it was so much fun! You can really pick up speed when the sand is compacted and flat, and a relatively soft landing if you fall too! Also the whole promenade is great fun on an EUC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterPrime Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hey guys noticed this topic and was surprised to hear there are more people in manchester with euc i've been doing it for over a year, in and around piccadilly gardens and never seen another person and i work as a bus driver in the city center so i'm there alot would be awesome to see more people on them maybe i'll see you guys around soon xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffers Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi SinisterPrime, two wheelers from Wigan would love to meet and ride, I just wish there were more of us but we are a rare breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 We'll be visiting Crewe on the August bank holiday weekend - let me know if any meets are planned around that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJ Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) On 12/10/2015 at 11:02 PM, Blackwheel Jack said: Glasgow, Scotland. Saw one person 3 weeks ago. Went out and bought one 2 weeks ago (from Maplins). Making slow progress - can now turn corners :-) Last week's injuries healing. We are also in Glasgow You may find us in Buchannan St or Sauchiehall St. Edited July 8, 2016 by WeeJ mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterPrime Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hey guy good to see more people in the area, sorry i haven't been on for a while, but couple of weeks ago i bumped into another unicyclist in North Reddish/Gorton and I don't normally ride that way but it was great to see having never seen another person on one before too and work permitting would love to meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggler Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi everyone, I'm the proud owner of a NinebotOne E+ living near Blackpool. I've just created a Facebook group called "Self balancing electric unicycles UK". Thought it would be good to arrange meets, exchange photos / videos etc. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 On 09/08/2016 at 9:48 PM, Juggler said: Hi everyone, I'm the proud owner of a NinebotOne E+ living near Blackpool. I've just created a Facebook group called "Self balancing electric unicycles UK". Thought it would be good to arrange meets, exchange photos / videos etc. Andy Good idea to create a UK fb group. Nice juggling skills too Andy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggler Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, WeeJ said: Good idea to create a UK fb group. Nice juggling skills too Andy! Hi Weej, thanks. Hope to see more people join the group soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 yeah I sent a request to join We are in Scotland right enough so not exactly near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 @Juggler you should join the circus if you haven't already ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggler Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, WeeJ said: @Juggler you should join the circus if you haven't already ha ha Billy Smart said I was too old LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJ Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Juggler said: Billy Smart said I was too old LOL you are never too old to join the circus! ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Speaking of Manchester way, I was in Littleborough a month ago (looking for a house) and I got overtaken in traffic in my car by an all black TG-T3 style EUC, 5 minutes later I overtook a Hoverboard (in fact I think someone with a Zimmer frame could have overtaken him!) that's the most personal electric vehicles I've ever seen in one place, hard to believe Littleborough is the centre of the wheeling community, but it certainly has the challenging hills and scenery for it :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDick Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 24/09/2015 at 8:45 AM, DangerousDick said: So, now I've just about managed to stop falling off, I'm wondering where my 'nearest' nutter (I mean Ninebot owner!) is Be great to find a group who would be happy to meet up somewhere and 'cruise' around? By the way, I'm in Warrington (Cheshire) but get to travel around quite extensively - family in the South etc. Where are you in the UK - have any meet-up's been happening previously / already organised etc. let me know and I'll sign up Cheers, Richard. Oh my god - was this really a year ago! Still haven't managed to get out there with any other 'nutters' in the area must be a good few more of us around now though?? Haven't been on this forum for a while either come to that but I do still ride my NB1 around pretty regularly Good to see NineBot hasn't fallen off the map although they do seem to have been overtaken by one or two others since the 'P' fiasco? Haven't thought about replacing mine yet as it still does exactly what I need it to do - and probably (as it doesn't go mega quick) been pretty safe to ride. I'll have to hold a drink up to my EUC later this evening in celebration of the anniversary and maybe even ride around the lake if the wind dies down a bit Cheers, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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