A small first step toward a big dream

Hi, My name is Patryk

i’m 20 years. I am originally from Poland and have lived in Belgium for almost my entire life. now i live alone in East Flanders.

I am relatively new to unicycling. I can already ride a 20-inch unicycle without any major issues. Still struggle a little bit with mounting without holding onto something for support.

As the title suggests, I have some very big plans for the next 10 years. My plan is:

To be the first person to officially ride around the world on a unicycle.

Or, at least, that is my dream.

I know it’s a huge challenge, but I am a persistent person—someone who doesn’t give up easily on their dreams or on the challenges that can suddenly arise in life.

I’ve given up on this dream a few times over the last two years, but for some reason, I just can’t get it out of my head. The idea of ​​traveling around the world, setting up a tent, cooking a warm dinner, watching the sunset with a cup of tea in my hand, falling asleep in a quiet field at night—and then, in bad weather—rain, wind, or snow—having to keep going because there’s no other choice. The days spent searching for a place to sleep, dealing with all the mosquitoes I’d encounter in hot, humid countries… well, maybe not that last part!

But perhaps, beyond all those factors, I can pull it off.

That is why—to give myself the best chance of making my dream a reality—I am looking for help from people who have experience with long-distance unicycling or camping. I am seeking those willing to assist me in realizing my dream and, perhaps, in making history!

I am currently looking for a 26-inch unicycle so that I can cover longer distances and bringing me one step closer to my dream.

Have you gathered informations about what the persons who have already attempted it have done ?
Also, even though guinness doesn’t recognize it, at least two people have already looped the world on one wheel : Ed Pratt and Wally Watts.

Yes, I have already searched for info about the world record and know about the story of Ed Pratt and Wally Watts.

Ed Pratt didn’t get the record because he didn’t stick to the rule which said you can’t stay in one place for longer than 14 days. He explains that, along with all the other things that didn’t give him the record, in this video: https://youtu.be/-CXhDmwurK0?si=5u9Vo9tioRPCqFc5

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Ok, so you know at least some stuff about this project. I guess you have also read the topic Attempt of Fastest Circumnavigation [World] by unicycle. Start Sydney 12 Jan 2026.

Have you thought about how you want to finance this trip ?

Anyway, I would strongly advise you to get into unipacking. What have you already read ?

Have you ever something-packed (backpacked - bikepacked - anything else) ?