Calendar

Calendar

  • A short summary of each type of event is listed below.
  • For more information, see the Classes and Practices page and the Parades page.
  • If an item is marked [Tentative], please check back later or check your club email.

Open Gym

These practices are held in indoor spaces. If you’re new, this is a great practice to show up to!

  • Extra unicycles are available if you need to borrow one
  • Club members at these practices are happy to teach you how to ride
  • If there’s rain or snow, bring a pair of dry shoes to change into
  • Metal pedals are not allowed indoors

Community Ed

Community Ed classes are organized through the host city’s community education program.

  • Club members may join the second half of community ed classes for open gym
  • Club members are also encouraged to give students a hand during the first half of the class
  • New riders can sign up for community ed classes through the city
  • If there’s rain or snow, bring a pair of dry shoes to change into
  • Metal pedals are not allowed indoors

Freestyle Team

Freestyle Team is the performing group and competition team of TCUC. Once you’ve learned the basics of riding and have started to work on skills, talk to a current member of freestyle team to join (they will likely talk to you about it first)!

  • Freestyle team members perform at events and competitions such as Mondo and NAUCC.
  • In the months leading up to a performance, attendance is expected weekly.
  • If there’s rain or snow, bring a pair of dry shoes to change into
  • Metal pedals are not allowed indoors

Parades

Any club members who can ride at any level are encouraged to participate in the dozens of parades we have planned each summer.

  • Individual parade info is available on the Parade Wiki
  • Parade performers must buy a TCUC shirt to wear during parades
    • Shirts will be available to purchase at parades
  • The parade uniform is:
    • TCUC shirt
    • Black shorts/pants
    • Black shoes (if possible)
  • Before each parade, we will do a run through of the routines we perform.
    • Newer riders who may ride in the front of the group instead of in the routine

Muni

Mountain unicycling (muni) practices are held at local mountain biking trails. Keep an eye on the calendar in case of bad weather. Trails may still be closed even if it hasn’t rained for a day or two.

  • Riders are encouraged to bring their own safety equipment
    • Helmet, gloves, and knee/shin pads recommended
  • If you need to borrow a muni, contact us! We have some you can borrow!
  • Most trails have several trails of different difficulties. We typically break into groups based on which trail riders want to do.

Distance

Occasionally, we organize a ride on paved bike paths in the area. Typically, we will ride around one of the lakes (Lake Como, Lake Harriet, etc.). Keep an eye on the calendar in case of bad weather.

  • If you need a distance uni, contact us! We have some you can borrow!
  • Riders often break into groups based on speed or the number of laps they wish to do.

Trials

Trials is a unicycling discipline that involves hopping up and down obstacles and riding across skinnies (thin obstacles requiring more controlled, steady riding). Despite how difficult it sounds, trials can be very approachable once you’ve learned the basics of unicycling. Newer riders can practice challenges like riding down curbs or hopping up shallow stairs as part of trials. Keep an eye on the calendar in case of bad weather.

  • Riders are encouraged to bring their own safety equipment
    • Helmet, gloves, and knee/shin pads recommended
  • If you need a trials uni, contact us! We have some you can borrow!
  • Trials practices are typically held outdoors in urban environments with lots of obstacles built into the environment (university campuses are always great options)
  • Smaller trials obstacles may also be available at open gyms

Street

Street unicycling is a discipline typically done at skateparks. Street riding involves performing tricks with the help of obstacles in your environment, such as sliding/grinding across rails and ledges. It’s recommended that you learn how to hop before attending street practices. Keep an eye on the calendar in case of bad weather.

  • Riders are encouraged to bring their own safety equipment
    • Helmet, gloves, and knee/shin pads recommended
  • Street practices are typically held at skateparks in the area