Newsletter #12 - New Competition: Cyclocross

 

Hello fellow unicyclists,

 

This might be a last minute addition to Unicon 17, but it is one that we think some of you will like quite a lot. Your committed team of organizers have been hard at work to present you this new competition that will be listed under the Muni discipline but run by our road racing director.

 

We are excited to introduce to you the first ever unicycle Cyclocross competition organized during a Unicon. Greatly inspired by the marvelous work of the NAUCC 2013 organizers, this new competition is a bridge between Muni and long distance riding, especially made with the 29"+ unicycles in mind.

 

What is Cyclocross?

 

Cyclocross is a discipline in cycling that consists of multiple laps of a short course featuring trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles. The winner is the person who completes the most laps during the time of the competition. The race at Unicon 17 will be between 30 minutes and 1 hour long. This is the only unicycle competition where dismounting and running with your unicycle is allowed. The ultimate goal of the competition is not necessarily to ride everything but to finish the most laps as fast as possible.

 

Only unicycles of 28" wheel size or larger (700c rims) will be allowed during this event, with no restriction on gears or cranks length. A full description on the rules is currently being written.

 

Cyclocross is a significant, although relatively unknown discipline of cycling. Check out What Is Cyclocross for a good overview of the sport from the bicycle viewpoint.

 

How can I register to this new competition?

 

Like for any competition, we invite you head back to your reg.unicon17.ca profile account and under your registration, click on the "EDIT" button to make modifications on your profile. You have until June 14th midnight to update your registration profile. Also, please take this opportunity to review the other events you have signed up for.

 

This is a great opportunity to participate in a the birth of a new competition at Unicon, go register for this epic muni-distance crossover.

 

See you at the startline!

 

Ride on,

The Unicon 17 Organization Team