Name: Kurts

Surname: Melnis

Date of birth: January 4, 1990
Place of residence: Latvia. Rīga, Rāmava

Education: Study in Latvian University, faculty of Geography and Earth sciences

Unicyclist since: the age of 17
Goals in Monotrial: Learn as many tricks as possible

What I enjoy in Monotrial: I like that it is not yet well known in Latvia and Baltic states, so there’s lot to be done

Achivements: Learned many tricks and shown that it is as possible as anything

Practise: Training in Andrejsalas trial school “Karters” in winter, everywhere else when warmer

Idols: Kris Holm

Strong foot: Right-foot
Injuries: Only bruises and scratches on feet, unicycle has suffered much more injuries
Where did I find out about Monotrial: It started when I was attending a folkschool in Denmark called “Andebolle”. When I saw a woman riding and hopping on a unicycle I only thought it is impossible for me to learn. I learned that nothing is impossible.