About us
The Silicon Valley Unicycle Group has been a Meetup group since October 2012. We bring people of all ages together to learn, practice, and ride unicycles in the South Bay and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our activities include clinics, socializing, distance riding, mountain unicycling, and more. All activities are free of charge unless a fee is required for parking or venue access.
SVUG merchandise is available on Printful.
If you track your rides, join us on Strava.
SAFETY
Helmet is required while riding. Other protective gear such as knee/skin guards, elbow pads, gloves, etc. is recommended. Let's ride safe.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
If you are under 18 years of age, you can attend this meetup only if accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian who should also sign up as a participant.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
You and your guest(s) understand that your photos and videos may be posted by our organizers or members on Meetup.com or other social media websites.
LEGAL STUFF
In consideration of being permitted to participate in a Silicon Valley Unicycle Group ("SVUG") meetup activity, you agree as follows:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By signing up, you and your guest(s) acknowledge that you have voluntarily requested to participate. You understand that this meetup may involve hazards and risks. You fully assume all risks in regard to riding a unicycle or related activities and being around others riding unicycles or doing related activities.
RELEASE OF LIABILITIES
By signing up, you and your guest(s) agree to release us (SVUG's organizer, co-organizers and assistant organizers) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, now and in the future, arising out of or in any way connected with your participation, transportation to or from, attendance at our meetups. You and your guest(s) also agree that you bear all responsibilities if a person, such as another participant, a passerby or a bystander, is injured or property is damaged caused by your action. You further waive any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred by any statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction that would purport to limit the scope of a release or waiver. You waive and relinquish all rights and benefits which you have or may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any similar provision of the statutory or non-statutory law of any other jurisdiction to the full extent that you may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits.
Upcoming events
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Uni Social/Beginner Meetup (Landels)
Landels Elementary School, 115 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA, USRSVP closes at 6 pm the day before the meetup. If there is low interest, the event may be canceled, so please check this listing before attending.
Please do not attend without RSVPing, as we need your agreement to the release and waiver of liability below.
If you don’t have your own unicycle or protective gear, leave a comment indicating what you need to borrow so we know what to bring.
Riders of any skill level are welcome even if you’ve never been on a unicycle before. More experienced riders are encouraged to come hang out and help beginners.
SAFETY
- Do not attend if you feel sick.
- Helmet is required while riding with SVUG. Other protective gear (knee/skin guards, elbow pads, gloves, long pants, etc.) is recommended if you are new to the sport. Let's ride safe.
- Bring drinking water and sunscreen.
PARKING & MEETING
Use the school’s main parking lot. Enter through the front gate and walk straight ahead. Look for unicyclists in the schoolyard near the basketball court.
RESTROOM
Public restroom is available.
THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How long does it take to learn to ride a unicycle?
Answer: It depends. This might give you some ideas...
https://klaasbil.home.xs4all.nl/agelearn.htmAGE REQUIREMENT
If you are under 18, you may attend this meetup only if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must also sign up as a participant.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
You and your guest(s) understand that photos and videos of you may be shared by SUVG members on Meetup.com or other social media platforms.
LEGAL STUFF
In consideration of being allowed to participate in a Silicon Valley Unicycle Group (“SVUG”) meetup activity, you agree to the following:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) acknowledge that you have voluntarily chosen to participate. You understand that this meetup may involve hazards and risks, and you fully assume all risks associated with riding a unicycle, participating in related activities, or being around others doing the same.
RELEASE OF LIABILITIES
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) agree to release SVUG’s organizer, co-organizers, and assistant organizers from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature--known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed—now and in the future, arising out of or in any way connected with your participation in, transportation to or from, or attendance at this meetup. You and your guest(s) also agree to bear full responsibility for any injury to a person (such as another participant, passerby, or bystander) or damage to property caused by your actions. Furthermore, you waive any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred by any statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction that would limit the scope of this release or waiver. You specifically waive and relinquish all rights and benefits you have or may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, or any similar provision in the statutory or non-statutory law of any other jurisdiction, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9 attendees
Viva CalleSJ - April Event (Save the Date)
Location not specified yetRSVP closes at 6 pm the day before meetup.
Please do not join our group at the event without RSVP as we need your agreement to the disclaimers below.
Viva CalleSJ (pronounced Vee-Va Ka-Ye SJ) is a free public event hosted by City of San Jose that closes miles of streets. It's a fun family-friendly event, not a race. Non-unicycle guests are welcome to join us on bicycles, kick scooters, skates, skateboards, running shoes, etc.
Promo video: https://youtu.be/2BvZTPge_wY
MEETING LOCATION
TBD. Somewhere in San Jose.
SKILLS
Not suitable for beginner unicyclists due to the distance and the fact that we'll be riding alongside a lot of people (cyclists, runners, walkers, kids, etc.) If you are brand new to unicycling but would like to join the festivities with us, come on a bicycle if you don't mind riding slower (unicycle speed).
WHAT TO BRING
- Unicycle from 24" and up
- Helmet is required to ride with SVUG. Other protective gear such as knee/skin guards, elbow pads, gloves, etc. is recommended
- Although there will be hydration stations along the route, bringing your own water is recommended, especially on a hot day
- Snacks or money for food along the way
- Bringing your bike lock is recommended to avoid lines and delays if you wish to stop for activities
AGE REQUIREMENT
If you are under 18 years of age, you can attend this meetup only if accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian who should also sign up as a participant.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
You and your guest(s) understand that your photos and videos may be posted by SUVG's members on Meetup.com or other social media websites.
LEGAL STUFF
In consideration of being permitted to participate in a Silicon Valley Unicycle Group ("SVUG") meetup activity, you agree as follows:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) acknowledge that you have voluntarily requested to participate in this meetup. You understand that this meetup may involve hazards and risks. You fully assume all risks in regard to riding a unicycle or related activities and being around others riding unicycles or doing related activities.
RELEASE OF LIABILITIES
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) agree to release us (SVUG's organizer, co-organizers and assistant organizers) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, now and in the future, arising out of or in any way connected with your participation, transportation to or from, attendance at this meetup. You and your guest(s) also agree that you bear all responsibilities if a person, such as another participant, a passerby or a bystander, is injured or property is damaged caused by your action. You further waive any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred by any statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction that would purport to limit the scope of a release or waiver. You waive and relinquish all rights and benefits which you have or may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any similar provision of the statutory or non-statutory law of any other jurisdiction to the full extent that you may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits.
5 attendees
Viva CalleSJ - June Event (Save the Date)
Location not specified yetRSVP closes at 6 pm the day before meetup.
Please do not join our group at the event without RSVP as we need your agreement to the disclaimers below.
Viva CalleSJ (pronounced Vee-Va Ka-Ye SJ) is a free public event hosted by City of San Jose that closes miles of streets. It's a fun family-friendly event, not a race. Non-unicycle guests are welcome to join us on bicycles, kick scooters, skates, skateboards, running shoes, etc.
Promo video: https://youtu.be/2BvZTPge_wY
MEETING LOCATION
TBD. Somewhere in San Jose.
SKILLS
Not suitable for beginner unicyclists due to the distance and the fact that we'll be riding alongside a lot of people (cyclists, runners, walkers, kids, etc.) If you are brand new to unicycling but would like to join the festivities with us, come on a bicycle if you don't mind riding slower (unicycle speed).
WHAT TO BRING
- Unicycle from 24" and up
- Helmet is required to ride with SVUG. Other protective gear such as knee/skin guards, elbow pads, gloves, etc. is recommended
- Although there will be hydration stations along the route, bringing your own water is recommended, especially on a hot day
- Snacks or money for food along the way
- Bringing your bike lock is recommended to avoid lines and delays if you wish to stop for activities
AGE REQUIREMENT
If you are under 18 years of age, you can attend this meetup only if accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian who should also sign up as a participant.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
You and your guest(s) understand that your photos and videos may be posted by SUVG's members on Meetup.com or other social media websites.
LEGAL STUFF
In consideration of being permitted to participate in a Silicon Valley Unicycle Group ("SVUG") meetup activity, you agree as follows:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) acknowledge that you have voluntarily requested to participate in this meetup. You understand that this meetup may involve hazards and risks. You fully assume all risks in regard to riding a unicycle or related activities and being around others riding unicycles or doing related activities.
RELEASE OF LIABILITIES
By signing up for this meetup, you and your guest(s) agree to release us (SVUG's organizer, co-organizers and assistant organizers) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, now and in the future, arising out of or in any way connected with your participation, transportation to or from, attendance at this meetup. You and your guest(s) also agree that you bear all responsibilities if a person, such as another participant, a passerby or a bystander, is injured or property is damaged caused by your action. You further waive any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred by any statutory or non-statutory law of any jurisdiction that would purport to limit the scope of a release or waiver. You waive and relinquish all rights and benefits which you have or may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or any similar provision of the statutory or non-statutory law of any other jurisdiction to the full extent that you may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits.
3 attendees
Unicon 22 - Steyr, Austria (No Host)
L'Anneau de Vitesse, 18 Bd Clemenceau, Grenoble, FRThis is a no-host meetup and is for informational purposes only. If you are planning to attend and would like to connect with other SVUG members at Unicon, RSVP here so others know you'll be going. You can also post a message in the comment section.
Unicon is the world championship of unicycling. Unicon 22 will take place from July 24 to August 7, 2026, in Steyr, Austria. The time and location listed here are placeholders. For full details, please see Unicon’s website:
https://www.unicon22.at/en/1 attendee
Past events
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