On the 16th-17th November 2024, I will be making at attempt at the Guinness and IUF 24hr Unicycle World Record, as well as the 12hr Guinness World Record. This is the greatest distance covered by a unicycle in 24hrs and 12hrs, respectively.

Back in 2005, I set the 24hr Unicycle World Record at the Basin Reserve Cricket ground in Wellington, New Zealand, riding a total distance of 378.7km. It is almost 20yrs since I set my original world record, which was superseded by Sam Wakeling from the UK in 2007, who set a new distance of 453.8km.

I will be attempting the record on a 390m oval concrete track at Newlands Intermediate, my old school! Thanks to everyone who has supported me in this challenge so far, in particular the staff and students at Newlands Intermediate for allowing me the use of the track; and Brett and Ollie from Cuttriss surveyors who came out to measure and certify the track distance.

Here is the history of unicycle time trial records on Wikipedia and the current list held by the IUF.

UPDATE 17th Feb

12 HOUR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BROKEN!!!! 252.0402km

24 HOUR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD abandoned in challenging conditions

UPDATE 15th Feb
We’re all set to go for the record tomorrow. The weather isn’t perfect, but it’s good enough!

If you would like to support me, please sponsor my fundraising for the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. I’m aiming to raise $5000 for 500km!

https://donate.malaghan.org.nz/fundraisers/kenlooi/12-24hr-unicycle-world-record

LIVE TRACKING

My lap counts and distance will be posted live throughout the record attempt on Barefootsports website:

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/701/results/296321

We will try to get updates throughout the day on the event Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1213740973170755/?active_tab=discussion

WITNESSES

Come along and watch my attempt and sign the guestbook (needed for Guinness Certification). I would love to see you out there, anytime of the day or night, but especially overnight!

I have hired a portaloo, and we have a gazebo tent x2 for shelter. Feel free to bring a tent/sleeping bag if you wish to stay the night. It is not possible to ride with me on the concrete track. A mountain/gravel bike can ride alongside on the grass field, but please do not ride in front of me as no drafting is allowed for this record.

DETAILS

Date: 0800hrs 16th November to 0800hrs 17th November. (Postponement to

Venue: Newlands Intermediate School, Wellington, New Zealand

Charity: The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. Aiming to raise $5000, please sponsor my ride!

Track circumference: 390.76m

Track certification: Cuttriss

Record distance: 453.8km (24hrs), 250.0km (12hrs)

Track timing: Barefoot Sports

Photo credit: Dominion Post, 2005 World Record attempt

BLOG

6/10/24 24hr and 12hr World Record Attempt

7/10/24 Track Survey

14/10/24 24 Hour dress rehearsal

23/10/24 Malaghan Institute

6/11/24 Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

10/11/24 C3 V-frame time trial unicycle

14/11/24 24 Hour unicycle setup

14/11/24 Radio NZ interview 13/11/24

17/11/24 12 Hour Unicycle World Record 252.04km

17/11/24 The Post Article 17/11/24