The evolution of the single wheeled vehicle Time-lined from 1856 to the modern day 9-9-09 From the early big wheel pedal power of the first ones through to the Motorised ones of today with the twelve string accompaniment of the Cosmic Wheels of Donovan All of these machines were fast, they cut the wind like a knife They excel on the open road at high speed But they hate going slow and sharp turns And non of them are good at stooping suddenly But they are on the rise again and they are a real thrill to ride Less