Unicycling

There are countless unicycle competitions worldwide every year, both regional and national, even intercontinental. Every two years there is a world championship. In 2026, it will be held in Austria, and the organizers expect between 2,500 and 3,500 participants. These are fanatical multicultural events. 

Some European countries spread the competitions throughout the year and across the country, so that there is a competition somewhere every month. The great thing about this is that you get to see different parts of the country in different seasons. Germany is one such example, with competitions in all seasons of the year. 

The French Unicycling Championships are sometimes referred to as a mini world championship. This is mainly due to the format. The French approach it as a mini world championship and pack all disciplines into 10 jam-packed days. Countless athletes gather in one region and jump on their unicycles to perform stunts, race, dance, and climb. 

My daughter is hooked and that brings me to a lot of competitions and events. She has also developed a theatershow which add a different layer to the instrument mostly associated with circus. For her the unicycle is topsport, a way of life and I slowly start to understand what she means.