Unicycle Marathon at the 2 nd of May 2010 in Duesseldorf/Germany

[Der Düsseldorfer]

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Unicycle Marathon at the 2 nd of May 2010 in Duesseldorf/Germany

Within the city Marathon event „METRO Group Marathon Duesseldorf“ our local Unicycle Club „RMSV Frisch auf Duesseldorf e. V.“ is already for the sixth time the organizer of the official separate unicycle competition which is the only event of this kind all over Europe. More than 70 unicyclists from Germany and abroad had registered in 2009. Here you have the unique opportunity to ride in front of more than 300,000 excited spectators without caring about traffic lights and rules right across the city center and some suburbs of Duesseldorf. For the unicyclists with german passports this competion is the sixth official national championship.
Unicyclists of minimum 16 years (relevant = year of birth = 1994) which are able to ride the 42.195 km Marathon distance on a unicycle within maximum 4.30 hours have to register twice, i. e under
www.metrogroup-marathon.de and parallel under www.rmsv-duesseldorf.de

You can participate in one of the two different disciplines:

Standard with technical limitations as max. 28”x 1,75” tyre, crank arms of min. 114mm and 1:1 gear

Unlimited without any major technical limitations.

Within the Standard there will be three different age groups for men and only one for women. There is one Unlimited competition for men and one for women. Moreover there will be special prices for undercutting the existing track records.
It is mandatory to wear a helmet and gloves, recommended are protectors for knees and elbows too.
Registration fee varies between 39 and 70 EUR depending on the time of registration.

Registration have to be made before the 18 th of April 2010.

As this event is primarily an event for runners and we are on the same track with them the unicyclist who need more than 2:20 hours will have to give priority to the top runners !

Probably we will offer accomodation in our gym at a price of 10 EUR/person.
In any case of misunderstanding the detailled information in german language is valid. So please ask beforehand if there are any doubts.

[Der Düsseldorfer]

Hi unicyclist,
about 44 of participants apply for the unicycle competition in Düsseldorf.
The driver come from Germany, Netherland, Austria und U.K. .

Best regards
Der Düsseldorfer

[Der Düsseldorfer]

Hi unicyclist,

you can see Pikture and a Video from our competition on this website.
www.rmsv-duesseldorf.de.
The Pikture under: Galerie and the Video under: Einrad names Marathon 2009.

I hope against that a unicyclist participate from Argentina.

Best regarts
Der Düsseldorfer

[Der Düsseldorfer]

Hi unicyclist,

about 53 of participants apply for the unicycle competition in Düsseldorf.
The driver come from Germany, Netherland, Austria und U.K. .

11 women and 42 mens have been registratet.

Registration have to be made before the 18 th of April 2010.

Best regards
Der Düsseldorfer

[eddi]

how old do you have to be to enter

[Der Düsseldorfer]

Originally Posted by eddi

how old do you have to be to enter

Hi eddi,

how old are you and where do you come from?
The answer to your question is:

Unicyclists of minimum 16 years (relevant = year of birth = 1994) which are able to ride the 42.195 km Marathon distance on a unicycle ....

I hope, that I could help you.

Best Regarts
Der Düsseldorfer

( Sorry for my English. I can understand a few, but I can't write so good)

[Der Düsseldorfer]

Hi unicyclist,

about 57 of participants apply for the unicycle competition in Düsseldorf.
The driver come from Germany, Netherland, Austria und U.K. and new from Finnland !

12 women and 45 mens have been registratet.

Disciplines:
Standart: 35 driver
Unlimited: 22 driver

Registration have to be made before the 18 th of April 2010.

Best regards
Der Düsseldorfer

[reiselaender]

That is quite a lot of participants.

I hope there is a live streaming online for those who cannot come but would like to see the event.

[tuomas]

Hi

I read from Unicycle Magazin that last year metal pedals were not allowed. Is there the same rule this year?

Any other limitations in the stadard group? Is there any limitations in the handles in the standard group?

[siko]

Originally Posted by tuomas

Hi

I read from Unicycle Magazin that last year metal pedals were not allowed. Is there the same rule this year?

Yes we have the same rule this year.
For all unicyclists the following restrictions apply:
The use of metal pedals or pedal mounting systems (Clickpedals, toe clips, straps, etc.) is not allowed for security reasons.

Originally Posted by tuomas

Any other limitations in the stadard group? Is there any limitations in the handles in the standard group?

http://www.rmsv-duesseldorf.de/einra...ifications.pdf

look here, I think we have nothing about that jet.
I will ask at the next training, then I can tell you.

[einradklaus]

Originally Posted by tuomas

Hi

I read from Unicycle Magazin that last year metal pedals were not allowed. Is there the same rule this year?

Any other limitations in the stadard group? Is there any limitations in the handles in the standard group?

Hello Tuomas,
as in the last years only pedals made of plastic are allowed to avoid any injuries to other unicyclists, spectators or runners. Best are the Miyata pedals which keep your feet on the pedals even when it is raining. In the Standard group the following limitations are to be considered:
- max 28"x1,75" tyre with a diamater of about 72,5 cm
- crank arms of min 114 mm
- 1:1 (no gears etc)
see details on homepage www.rmsv-duesseldorf.de in german and english language.
Best regards
Einradklaus

[tuomas]

Ok, I'll get new pedals. I didn't find this in the "english details".

The rest of the limitations I found easily: 28" 1,75" 114mm and 1:1.

Are those all the rules and limitations?

tuomas

[riq]

Originally Posted by Der Düsseldorfer

Hi unicyclist,
I hope against that a unicyclist participate from Argentina.

Thanks! Hopefully, I'll be there. I've already registered to participate.

[riq]

Originally Posted by Der Düsseldorfer

Standard with technical limitations as max. 28”x 1,75” tyre, crank arms of min. 114mm and 1:1 gear

Hi,
which standard unicycle do you recommend for the marathon ?

Do you know if the Nimbus 29" Tour unicycle (it seems that it uses a 28" tire) can be used as an standard unicycle ?
http://www.einradladen.net/shop/show...roducts_id/368

Thanks!

[hugo]

The Uni will be OK if you mount a 28x1.75 tyre, replace the Alu-pedals with plastic pedals and make sure that the cranks are at least 114mm long.

Mounting a 28x1.75 tyre on a 40mm wide rim works fine.

If you use the 28x2.35 tyre, you will be classified as "unlimited"

You can also use this one, with the 28x1.75 tyre and 114 mm cranks.