Proposal 54: Wheel walking can be with one or both feet [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: Track and FieldSubmitted on 2017-01-03
Status: Passed on January 21, 2017
Background
This proposal does not have its 'own' discussion. Rather, it came out of discussion 64 At which moment finishing "in control" must be assessed.
It was found that the definition of Wheel Walking in 1D.1 implicitly allows one or both feet being used for propulsion, because a statement is included that a non-pushing foot may rest on the fork.
This proposal is to bring the rulebook in line with this. Changes occur both in 1D.1 itself (to remove a possible internal contradiction), and in 2B.6.5.
Proposal
1D.1 Definitions, lemma "Wheel walking"
Old rule:
Wheel walking: Propelling the unicycle by pushing the top of the tire with the feet. Feet touch wheel only, not pedals or crank arms. A non-pushing foot may rest on the fork.
New rule:
Wheel walking: Propelling the unicycle by pushing the top of the tire with one or both feet. Feet touch wheel only, not pedals or crank arms. A non-pushing foot may rest on the fork.
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2B.6.5 Wheel Walk Race
Old rule:
Riders start mounted, with their feet on the tire, and propel the unicycle only by pushing the tire with their feet. No contact with pedals or crank arms is allowed. No crank arm restrictions.
New rule:
Riders start mounted, with one or both feet on the tire, and propel the unicycle only by pushing the tire with one or both feet. No contact with pedals or crank arms is allowed. No crank arm restrictions.
Body
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Discussion
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Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 14 voting members have voted.
Agree: 8, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 2.