UniFest Links Long Rides and First Attempts
At a Glance
- What
NYC Unicycle Festival, 16th edition
- When
- August 28-31, 2025; weekend activities noon-5 p.m.
- Where
Manhattan and Brooklyn routes; Pier 76 weekend hub
- Admission
Free; participating riders required a waiver.
- Coverage
- Explore coverage
- Details
- What to Know
TheNakedNYC coverage
TheNakedNYC documented one-wheel basketball, demonstrations, instruction, and the festival crowd.
Riders turned balance and control into sport, transportation, and public performance.
What to Know
Two Rides Open the Festival
Thursday's roughly 10-mile route began at PierA, followed the Hudson River Greenway, circled Central Park, and headed down Broadway to Times Square. Friday's Brooklyn Unicycle Day crossed the Brooklyn Bridge and continued through Prospect Park and Ocean Parkway to Coney Island.
Learning at Pier 76
Saturday and Sunday brought instruction, games, relays, workshops, demonstrations, and unicycle basketball to Hudson River Park. Newcomers could try the skill in the same setting as experienced participants.
The King Charles Troupe
The troupe's basketball performance links precise riding and athletic play with a Black circus tradition originating in the Bronx. Theatrical timing makes the sport a public performance as well.
One Wheel, Many Practices
The festival treats unicycling as transportation, recreation, sport, and performing art. Long-distance routes and demonstrations challenge practiced riders while clinics provide an entry point for beginners.
Preparing to Participate
Organizers required a waiver and encouraged helmets, water, snacks, and attention to personal limits. The official UniFest site provides schedules and participation guidance.
