Attempt of Fastest Circumnavigation [World] by unicycle. Start Sydney 12 Jan 2026

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In which position do you spend most of the time ?

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Position 1. LH tip aero/RH grip on T -Bar. Might be because of the Road Camber. NZ cars on left side of road.

Starting to get more into Position 4. Both hands tip Aero-Bar & Elbows resting on T-Bar

I also found 150 crank length gave me major chaffing. I only use that for 7-10% grade hills now, not for flats.

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I would advise you to spend as much time as possible with elbows rested. You will spend loads of energy, and reduce weight on your butt, thus protecting it from some chaffing and a lot of pain.

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Thanks Aurelian, I have been trying to follow your advice re: staying in Aero position as much as possible.

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Hi, I have just completed

Leg 1 - New Zealand, Bluff to Kaitaia

3000 km ( including walking up steep hills - I am recording those)

On April 18, I am flying Seattle to start North America.

Ideally, 3 months in US and 3 months in Canada crossing possibly at Detroit.

Any local knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

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Has your route changed? Your route on MapProgress shows you flying into Anchorage Alaska then riding through Canada and crossing into North Dakota.

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Yes, Route has changed.

I intend to start North America leg in Seattle and follow (to be confirmed) the Great American Rail trail route and cross into Canada after 3 months at about Detroit (possibly)
and continue in Canada as per Maprogress.

Maprogress IT is unable to assist with updating route changes.

Viewing my history may help.
Steps:

  1. In the red bar at top of screen, click on the icon with multiple people symbol.
  2. When you see 5 boxes in a horizontal row, click on the box with a line chart symbol.
    (3rd box from left)
    Click on box with arrow symbol.
    (4th box from left)
  3. In the red bar at top of screen, click on the first box with inverted teardrop symbol.

The software will take time to load the light green history line.

Regards
Norm

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Nice ! Good luck for your america crossing then !

You’re welcome. How is it working for you ?

You are using a 36er with 100 mm cranks, right ? It might be quite short for what you are doing (not sure about that though)