The Balancer

Can stay like this all day long

Usually, cyclists put a leg or two on the ground while stopping. However, a small portion of cyclists challenge gravity and can stand motionless on the pedals for a long time.

I came across the cyclist in the photos below in Terenure. As I realised that standing on the pedals is a habit for this fellow cyclist, I decided to make a video as well in the next junction in Rathfarnham (see above).
All videos and photos were taken on 25 July 2012.

The Balancer near Bushy Park Road

The Balancer near Dodder Park Road

The Tightrope Cyclist

Cycling on a tightrope

You thought cycling on Dublin's roads is a dangerous experience? Think again!

The virtuous guy above, Didier Pasquette, walked on a rope above Temple Bar square on 15 July 2011. When he got bored of walking, he just took a pair of bikes and cycled along the line.

When that became too boring, he switched the bike to a Penny-Farthing as well...

 Now let's make it old-fashioned way

The Unicyclist

The Unicyclist

People who don't cycle sometimes find it difficult to keep balance on two wheels. They must be stunned when they face a unicycle.

I came across this street performer in Grafton street on 2 April 2011. In addition to cycling back and forth on one wheel, he also managed to juggle with fire.