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, practice in the skatepark, and special instruction from national champion guest coaches.
Program Requirements
● A working unicycle
● Properly fitted bike helmet
● Biking gloves
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.
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.
● A TeamApp account for practice announcements and changes
Program Dates & Location
Every Saturday (10AM – 12PM) from Nov 6, 2021 to Nov 27, 2021
Practice Location
Fossil Creek Park
5821 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Bonus Muni Rides
After the completion of the program, two free social mountain unicycle (muni) rides will be held for any riders that are interested. No previous muni experience is required, however, riders must be able to ride comfortably on flat terrain and able to free mount somewhat consistently (at least 75% of the time). Muni ride dates will be Sunday November 28, 2021 and Saturday December 4, 2021, weather permitting.
Resources
Unicycles
Unicycle.com
Renegade Juggling
Qu-Ax (Ships from Germany)
Mad4One (Ships from Italy)
Gear
https://www.unicycle.com/safety-gear (specifically, KH Pulse gloves)
Cost = $100
Questions
Dylan Canfield
dylan@co-uni.org
Registration DEADLINE: 11/3 @ 11:59pm
Please contact info@sendtown.org or dylan@co-uni.org for more information.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unicycle-program-registration-192345810497
