Convention
Unicon 21 Convention & Workshops
Unicon is more than just the unicycling world championships. It is a time for us passionate one-wheelers to get together and celebrate our love of this unique sport, and to connect with riders from around the globe!
This Unicon we are planning to amp up the fun side of things, and all of you are key to making this happen either by participating in a workshop, or running one!
If you have a workshop idea, or see one in the list that you would like to help out on, then please do reach out to us!
Submit this form to send us any ideas or suggestions you might have for this coming Unicon.
Convention Activities and Workshops
Everyday Activities & Workshops
Basketball Training & Workshops
Auxiliary Gym - Pairs Competitors Only
Tentative: RedCross Blood Drive
Tentative: Street Skills Workshop
Tentative: Tubing the Mississippi
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to be registered to participate in Unicon workshops?
How do I suggest additional workshops?
Convention Activities and Workshops
Everyday Activities & Workshops
Unicycle Museum
We are very excited to announce for the first time ever, there will be a "Unicycle Museum" at Unicon and we need your help to make it a success! There will be a dedicated room to display them and it'll only be open certain hours/days. There will be a person supervising it when it's open and it'll be locked otherwise.
If you own (or know someone who owns) any old, new or unique unicycles (big wheels, tiny wheels, tall ones, vintage ones, old muni's/freestyle/street/trials, new muni's/freestyle/street/trials, weird ones, crazy ones, etc.) and are willing to bring it with you to show off to the public, please send an email to Jamey Mossengren: info@unicyclingunicorn.com.
In the email please let him know what unicycle(s) you have and he will be in touch with you. If you live in Canada or the USA and are flying, he might be able to pick them up and deliver them for you.
Each unicycle will have a laminated info sheet explaining what year it was built, who built it, history of it, photo of it, etc. There will be a template so they are all in a similar format. Some unicycles will be for "display only" and some of the interesting/weird ones might be possible to try and ride (if the owner is OK with it) with a sign out sheet.
Also, if there are any of them you might want to sell, you could put it on the sheet that it's for sale.
In the long run it would be amazing to have this as a permanent museum somewhere but not sure where (maybe Bemidji tourism or added to a bicycle museum) and of course have no idea where to begin but it's something we could think about in the future. If you have any ideas or thoughts on this please let Jamey know.
Daily Skills Workshops
Summary: Daily skills workshop, with a different style and expert unicyclist imparting their skills each day
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Everyday from 1pm-2pm
Type: Workshop
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn new tricks from the best! From flatland to muni, each day will have a different leader who will go over some of the skills they’ve learned and teach them to you
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn a new trick
Language: English
Beginner Unicycle Lessons
Summary: Daily workshop for anyone wanting to learn how to ride a unicycle
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Everyday from 1pm-2pm
Type: Workshop
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn how to ride a unicycle!
Who should attend: Anyone who would like to learn how to ride
Language: English
Unicon Marketplace
Summary: An area where venders can sell their items to attendees
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Everyday, exact hours TBD
Type: Vendor location
Location: Sanford Center
Description: A place to socialize and check out all of the unicycle related products people have brought to sell
Who should attend: Everyone
Language: English
Day 1 - Sunday, July 14th
Unicycle Games
Summary: Play some unicycle games after registering
Leaders: Tynan Rollo
Schedule: Day 1, Sunday, July 14, 2024 11:30 to 13:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description:
After you check-in, come and join us in the Sanford Centre arena for some games while settle in.
These games may include:
Unicycle Dodgeball
Capture the Flag
Tag
Etc.
Who should attend: Everyone!
Language: English
Day 2 - Monday, July 15th
Freestyle Judging
Summary: Judging workshop for all freestyle competitions
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 2, Monday, July 15, 2024 8:30 to 10:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn the rules and regulations for all unicycle freestyle competitions. This is a required workshop for all freestyle judges.
Who should attend: All freestyle competition judges, and anyone interested in learning more about how freestyle competitions are judged
Language: English
Hockey Rules
Summary: How to referee a unicycle hockey game
Leader: TBD
Schedule: Day 2, Monday, July 15, from 14:00 to 15:30
Type: Group Discussion
Time: 1 to 2 Hours
Location: TBD
Description: Go over the rules and regulations for unicycle hockey. This is a required workshop for all unicycle hockey team leaders
Who should attend: All unicycle hockey team leads, and anyone who might referee a game
Language: English
Maximum number of people: 100
About the leader:
Unicycle Movie Night
Leader: TBD
Schedule: Day 2, Tuesday, July 15 from 20:00 to 23:00
Type: Gathering
Time: 3 hours
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Unicycle enthusiasts will send videos in advance that will be premiered on a big screen for the general Unicon audience. It will be an evening dedicated to unicycling videos; we are going to broadcast unpublished videos specially designed for the occasion.
Who should attend: Competitors & Non-competitors willing to premiere or see unicycle videos
Language: English (if the video is in another language, the video should contain English subtitles)
Video Submission Rules:
You must have a Unicon 21 competitor or non-competitor pass
Deadline to submit video: June 15, 2024
The video should not be longer than 3 minutes (If you need an exception to this rule, talk with Adrian)
The video needs to be in a landscape format
The video should not be published before the event
The video will needed to be downloaded beforehand via cloud links (like WeTransfer or Google drive)
If you wish, you can publish it as a premiere on YouTube the same evening as the event
How to submit a video will be posted soon
Maximum number of people: No Limit, it also open to the general city population
About the leader:
Day 3 - Tuesday, July 16th
Only regular daily workshops are currently scheduled for this day.
Day 4 - Wednesday, July 17th
Headwaters Day Trip
Summary: Head out to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River
Leader: TBD
Schedule: Day 3, Wednesday, July 17, from 9:00 to 19:00
Type: Hike
Time: 9 Hours
Location: TBD
Description: Hike around the headwaters of the Mississippi river. Visit the start of one of the largest and most infamous rivers there are
Who should attend: All
Language: English
Maximum number of people: 100
About the leader:
Day 5 - Thursday, July 18th
Only regular daily workshops are currently scheduled for this day.
Day 6 - Friday, July 19th
Basketball Training & Workshops
Summary: Play some scrimmage basketball games, and practice some basketball skills
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 6, Friday, July 19, 2024 from 08:00 to 14:00
Type: Group Practice
Location: Bemidji High School
Description: This is some time to play some basketball in the auxiliary gym
Who should attend: All
Language: English
Maximum number of people: 100
About the leader:
Social Muni Ride - Movil Maze
Summary: Big social Muni ride (intermediate group)
Leaders: Jamey Mossengren
Schedule: Day 6, Friday, July 19, 2024 from 09:00 to 16:00
Type: Group Ride
Time: 09:00 Carpool to the ride location
Location:
Description: This ride is for intermediate riders and 'significant others' on mountain bikes. This ride will require some carpooling. Details on how to sign up for carpooling will be posted closer to the date
Distance: To be determined (there are still many options open to choose the most appropriate trails)
Maximum number of people: Will depend on how many people can offer rides to folks wanting to join
What to bring: Water, FOOD!!! proper clothing , repair kit
About the leaders: Just ordinary Muni riders!
Open Gym
Summary: Open gym time to practice
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 6, Friday, July 19, 2024 from 08:00 to 14:00
Type: Practice time
Location: Bemidji High School
Description: This is an open gym slot to practice
Who should attend: All
Language: English
Maximum number of people: 100
About the leader:
Flatland Judging
Summary: Judging workshop for all flatland competitions
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 6, Friday, July 19, 2024, 17:00 to 18:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn the rules and regulations for flatland competitions. This is a required workshop for all flatland judges.
Who should attend: All flatland competition judges, and anyone interested in learning more about how to flatland competitions are judged.
Language: English
Day 7 - Saturday, July 20th
Social Distance Ride
Summary: Big social distance ride
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 7, Friday, July 20, 2024 from 08:00 to 16:00
Type: Group Ride
Time: 08:00
Location: TBD
Description: This ride is a social distance ride aimed at riders on 29” and larger wheel sizes.
Distance: To be determined
Maximum number of people: Unlimited
What to bring: Water, FOOD!!! proper clothing , repair kit
About the leaders:
Auxiliary Gym - Pairs Competitors Only
Summary: Gym time for pairs competitors to practice
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 7, Saturday, July 20th, 2024 from 16:00 to 17:30
Type: Practice time
Location: Bemidji High School
Description: This is only open to pairs competitors
Who should attend: pairs competitors
Language: English
About the leader:
Day 8 - Sunday, July 21st
X-Style Judging
Summary: Judging workshop for x-style judges
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 8, Sunday, July 21st, 2024 from 8:00 to 9:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Bemidji High School
Description: This is only open to pairs competitors
Who should attend: pairs competitors
Language: English
About the leader:
Tentative: Triathlon
Summary: A triathlon involving unicycling, swimming, and running.
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 8, Sunday, July 21st, 2024 from 10:00 to 15:00
Type: Race
Location: Sanford Center
Description: A triathlon involving unicycling, swimming, and running.
Who should attend: Riders looking for punishment
Language: English
About the leader:
IUF Public Meeting
Summary: International Unicycling Federation (IUF) public meeting
Leaders: IUF Board Members
Schedule: Day 8, Sunday, July 21, 2024, 17:00 to 19:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: The International Unicycling Federation (IUF) membership meeting is held at every UNICON. The IUF primary focus is to promote unicycling around the world, find a host for UNICON, and administer the IUF Rulebook. For more information: https://unicycling.org/iuf/.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in promoting unicycling around the world
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
About the leaders: The meeting will be run by several members of the IUF executive Board
Comments: The IUF is looking for a host for UNICON 22 in 2026, this meeting would be a great opportunity for interested people to learn what it means to be a host of a UNICON.
Day 9 - Monday, July 22nd
Tentative: RedCross Blood Drive
Summary: Donate blood to the red cross and learn your blood type!
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 9, Monday, July 22nd, 2024 from 8:00 to 18:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Donate blood to the red cross and learn your blood type!
Who should attend: Anyone open to donating blood
Language: English
About the leader:
Wheel Building Workshop
Summary: Learn how to build a unicycle wheel
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 9, Monday, July 22nd, 2024 from 8:00 to 18:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn how to build a unicycle wheel
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn how to build a wheel
Language: English
About the leader:
Tubeless Workshop
Summary: Learn how to make your unicycle tubeless
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 9, Monday, July 22nd, 2024 from 8:00 to 18:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn how to make your unicycle tubeless
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn how to build a wheel
Language: English
About the leader:
Jump in the Lake!
Summary: Everyone head to the lake for a swim
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 9, Monday, July 22nd, 2024 from 8:00 to 18:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Swim in the lake with other unicyclists
Who should attend: Anyone
Language: English
About the leader:
Day 10 - Tuesday, July 23rd
Tentative: Street Skills Workshop
Summary: Workshop on Street unicycling skills by a top rider (TBD - could be you?)
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 10, Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, 15:00 to 17:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn the rules and regulations for street competitions. This is a required workshop for all street judges.
Who should attend: All street competition judges, and anyone interested in learning more about how street competitions are judged.
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Cyclocross Costume Prep
Summary: Workshop to create a costume for cyclocross the next morning, and to plan out some silly fun for the race as well
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 10, Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, 17:30 to 19:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Workshop to create a costume for cyclocross the next morning, and to plan out some silly fun for the race as well
Who should attend: All disruptors
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Flaming Puck Unicycle Hockey
Leader: TBD
Schedule: Day 10, Tuesday, July 23 21:00-23:00
Type: Casual Competition
Time: 2 hours
Location: TBD
Description: A game of unicycle hockey where it isn’t just the game that is hot, the puck itself will be on fire! Come on out and join in on one of the most unique ways to play unicycle hockey!
Who should attend: Anyone with the equipment and interest in playing unicycle hockey
Languages: All
Maximum number of people: No Limit
What to bring: Indoor Unicycle and Hockey Stick
About the leaders:
Day 11 - Wednesday, July 24th
Cyclocross Disruptors
Summary: Cyclocross has a tradition of silly antics going on all along the course. This workshop is to create some fun chaos for the riders in the race
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 11, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, 8:00 to 13:00
Type: Meeting
Location:
Description: Cyclocross has a tradition of silly antics going on all along the course. This workshop is to create some fun chaos for the riders in the race
Who should attend: All disruptors
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Street Judging
Summary: Judging workshop for all street competitions
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 11, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, 11:00 to 12:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Learn the rules and regulations for street competitions. This is a required workshop for all street judges.
Who should attend: All street competition judges, and anyone interested in learning more about how street competitions are judged.
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Tentative: Tubing the Mississippi
Summary: Get in a large innertube, and go tubing down the Mississippi River!
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 11, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, 14:30 to 18:30
Type: River Adventure
Location: The Mississippi
Description: Get in a large innertube, and go tubing down the Mississippi River!
Who should attend: Everyone who wants to be able to say that they went tubing down the Mississippi River
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Day 12 - Thursday, July 25th
Criterium Costume Prep
Summary: Workshop to create a costume for criterium to cheer on the riders
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 10, Thursday, July 25th, 2024, 14:30 to 16:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Workshop to create a costume for criterium to cheer on the riders
Who should attend: All people who want to be on a cheer squad
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Day 13 - Friday, July 26th
Criterium Cheer Squad
Summary: Cheer on the riders of the criterium race
Leaders: TBD
Schedule: Day 10, Thursday, July 25th, 2024, 14:30 to 16:30
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description: Cheer on the riders of the criterium race
Who should attend: All people who want to be on a cheer squad
Language: English
Maximum number of people: No Limit
Unicycle Games
Summary: Play some unicycle games before the final party
Leaders: Tynan Rollo
Schedule: Day 13, Friday, July 26th, 2024 18:00 to 20:00
Type: Meeting
Location: Sanford Center
Description:
Before the final party, come and join us at the Sanford Centre arena for some games while celebrate the past two weeks of fun.
These games may include:
Unicycle Dodgeball
Capture the Flag
Tag
Etc.
Who should attend: Everyone!
Language: English
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to be registered to participate in Unicon workshops?
Yes, you need to be registered as a competitor or non-competitor to participate in the workshops. There are some exceptions to this rule and those are indicated in the individual workshop.
How do I suggest additional workshops?
If you have an additional workshop idea, complete this form and we’ll get back to you. Even better if you know of someone who can lead the workshop.