Muni riding at Falls Creek this winter, 30th and 31st July 2011

Submitted by Rochelle on Tue, 12/07/2011 - 22:32

Mal from Unicycle.com Australia is organising another Muni weekend. This time it will be held in the snow on Saturday and either the snow on Sunday or in the Mountains around Mt Beauty depending on the rider’s evaluation of the Saturday riding. Bring your own Muni but Mal will also have the new Nimbus Oregon on hand for riders to test ride, plus his Surly with a Large Marge tyre. The wide tyre and disc brake on the Oregon should be in their element in the snow. Mal has been living in the Mountains at Mt Beauty/Falls Creek for years and knows the area well, so he can organise some downhill rides to suit riders’ ambitions on the Sunday if Falls Creek is too cold or unsuitable.

If you are not a current member of the Australian Unicycle Society you will need to join for insurance purposes. See www.unicycling.org.au for details. Mal will also have a thread on www.unicyclist.com

RSVP: Mal via email or phone 1800 864 292.

Unicycling across the country for charity

Submitted by Rochelle on Tue, 12/07/2011 - 22:27

Several months ago, the AUS posted a story about David and Smanna who were unicycling across the country for charity - no mean feat - especially unsupported. Well, they made it! Seventy-eight days (and many sore muscles later!) after they set out from Darwin, they reached Glenelg in South Australia, raising money for the Little Heroes Foundation. You can read more about their trip and check out some great photos at Cycle Sports News.

Results of Revesby (Sydney) unicycle weekend

Submitted by Rochelle on Fri, 13/05/2011 - 00:07

Revesby recently hosted its Unicycle Hockey and Unicycle Basketball Championship. The weekend was a great success with 35 riders from NSW, the ACT and a couple from Victoria competing. Activities included a city night ride on the Friday, with basketball on Saturday and hockey held on Sunday.

There was added incentive this year, as the champions would be the first to have their team’s name engraved on the perpetual trophies.

Five teams competed in the basketball: Revesby Blue; Revesby White; Canberra; Sydney Red; and Sydney White. A lot of competitors were new to basketball but most games were very close, with Revesby Blue taking out the title undefeated, beating Revesby White for second and Sydney White for third place.

The most anticipated event was definitely the hockey, with a fierce rivalry between the three super powers of Canberra, Sydney and Revesby. Five teams competed for the title: Canberra fielded an A & a B team, with Sydney putting up Red and Black teams, and a full strength Revesby team.

The play off for third was awesome between Canberra and Sydney Red, with Canberra winning in golden point extra time 3:2. The hockey championship was taken out by Revesby who proved too strong on their home ground. They left their best performance for the final against Sydney Black, taking out the title with a score of 11:2.

It was great to see everyone enjoying the competition and thanks to all the competitors and family/friends who all helped make this a successful weekend.

Also a big thanks to Mal & unicycle.com Australia who sponsored the perpetual trophies. These will remain in the hands of Revesby until the next competition, probably Melbourne Uninats in 2012.

Unicycle Hockey and Basketball Weekend Update

Submitted by crisb on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 20:30

Only two weeks to go to the Unicycle Basketball and Hockey weekend at Revesby!

On the 16th and 17th of April, Ashley Curtis from the Revesby unicycle club is hosting the 2011 edition of this popular weekend unicycling event. All riders are welcome - if you don't have a team, you'll be found one to join!

A social ride is being planned for Friday evening (15th) around Sydney city, from about 6pm - if you are interested, contact Ashley on 0414 321 150 or abcurtis_au@yahoo.com.au for final details.

A reminder of the event details:

  • When: 16 & 17 April 2011
  • Where: Revesby YMCA, 184 The River Rd, Revesby NSW
  • Map: See the Revesby Club Page
  • Unicycle Basketball on Saturday, 16th - 11am - 3pm Unicycle Hockey on Sunday, 17th - 9am - 2 pm
  • Cost: $25 for the weekend

This is a great fun event and a chance to meet lots of other local and interstate riders. It's also a good chance to meet some of your fellow Australian team if you're planning on attending APUC 2011 in Korea.

Remember you will need non-marking tyres and plastic pedals to ride, as this is an indoor hall. You will also need to be a current AUS member - if you registered for Uninats 2010 your membership is still current, otherwise you can renew or take out a temporary membership on the day.

Germany's 9th International Unicycle Marathon Competition

Submitted by Rochelle on Tue, 29/03/2011 - 22:29

They do things differently in Germany. The seventh national unicycle marathon championship will be held in Duesseldorf in May this year. Competitors will ride across the city center - without concern for traffic lights and road rules - with the prospect of more than 400,000 spectators watching the event. The distance of 42.195 km needs to be completed within a maximum time of 4.30 hours. Unicyclists from outside Germany are welcome to participate.

When: 8th May 2011

Where: Duesseldorf/Germany Registration (you need to do this twice): -

first at: http://www.metrogroup-marathon.de/

second at: http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85637

Unicycling basketball and hockey weekend

Submitted by Rochelle on Mon, 21/02/2011 - 21:29

If basketball or hockey is your thing, or you just want to have a go, get along to the unicycling weekend in Sydney in April.

When: 16 & 17 April 2011

Where: Revesby YMCA, 184 The River Rd, Revesby NSW

Unicycle Basketball on Saturday, 16th - 11am - 3pm

Unicycle Hockey on Sunday, 17th - 9am - 2 pm

All riders are welcome.  If you don't have a team, you'll be found one.

Skills workshops are being planned.  There is likely to be a basketball workshop on  Saturday afternoon and a hockey workshop on Sunday afternoon. There may also be a social ride on Friday night.  More details to follow.

For info, contact Ashley Curtis: abcurtis_au@yahoo.com.au