Fall 2024 Unicycle Program

This program introduces children and adults, alike, to unicycling and several unicycling disciplines recognized by the International Unicycling Federation (IUF) and the Unicycle Society of America (USA).

All abilities are welcome, including those with zero unicycling experience. New riders will be instructed in the fundamentals -- riding, turning, and free mounting and refining those skills through fun and engaging activities.

Experienced riders will explore new tricks and skills through structured activities, games, and practice in the skatepark.

Program Requirements

  • A working unicycle (note: a limited number of loaners are availablep please indicate your need on the registration form and contact Dylan to confirm)

  • Bike helmet

  • Gloves (recommended); Dylan recommends the Kris Holm Pulse gloves with built in wrist guards. These gloves have extra padding on the palm as well as a built in wrist protector that does not interfere with gripping a unicycle saddle or handlebar.

  • Alternatively, Dylan recommends full finger bike-specific gloves with extra padding in the palm or “demolition gloves” found at the hardware store.

  • Wrist protectors with a hard plastic palm, like the ones marketed for skateboarding, are not recommended because they interfere with gripping the unicycle for technical maneuvers.

  • The TeamSnap app for practice announcements, changes, and other communications

Program Dates

  • Every Saturday (10AM - 12PM) from Oct 26 to Nov 30

  • Plus two bonus beginner-only sessions on Thursday (4:30-6PM) Oct 24 and Oct 31

  • Additional mountain unicycle pick up rides will be available in December, weather permitting.

Practice Location

  • Fossil Creek Park (5821 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525)

Resources

Unicycles

  • Unicycle.com
    Ships from US
    Nimbus is their “house brand” (affordable but good quality)
    Carries other unicycle brands as well

  • Goudurix.com

    • Ships from Canada

    • North American distributor for Qu-Ax (reputable German manufacturer

  • Unicycle.co.uk

    • Ships from the UK

    • May have stock when unicycle.com is out of stock

  • Mad4One

    • Ships from Italy

    • Good unicycles but site can be confusing

    • Contact Dylan for help ordering

Gear

  • Riding gloves

    • https://www.unicycle.com/safety-gear (specifically, KH Pulse gloves)

  • Demolition gloves https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Medium-Demolition-Gloves-48-22-8731/206613533

Registration

  • Cost: $60 per rider*

  • *For families with multiple riders, a 25% discount per rider applies automatically upon checkout.

  • Registration DEADLINE: 10/23 @ 11:59pm

Questions about the program

  • Contact: Dylan Canfield (dylan@co-uni.org)

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