Guinness World Record for the Fastest 100m on a Unicycle while Blindfolded

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Unicycle.com’s Roger Davies has officially become a Guinness World Records title holder once again — this time for the fastest 100 m on a unicycle while blindfolded.

On Saturday 13 June 2026, in the heart of London, I took part in a very unusual Guinness World Records attempt during the City of London Nocturne cycling event. The challenge was simple to describe, but rather less simple to complete: ride 100 metres on a unicycle while completely blindfolded, as fast as possible, without being touched by the guides, the barriers, or anything else along the route.

The official time was 37.31 seconds, making me the first holder of the Guinness World Records title for the fastest 100 m on a unicycle while blindfolded.

Riding Blind

I have ridden unicycles for many years, from short races and demonstrations through to long-distance challenges, including the Land’s End to John o’Groats unicycle record in 2009 with Sam Wakeling. But this attempt felt completely different.

A 100 m ride may sound short, especially compared with riding the length of Britain, but removing your sight changes everything. On a unicycle, balance depends on constant small corrections. Without being able to see the road, the barriers, the line ahead, or even your own direction of travel, every tiny movement matters.

For safety, I was allowed guides alongside me giving audible directions. They could talk me down the course, but they were not allowed to touch me or the unicycle at any point. Once I started, it was down to balance, listening, nerve, and a little bit of luck.

The First Attempt Did Not Go to Plan

The first run was over almost as soon as it began. Within seconds I drifted off line, hit the barrier and came off.

Fortunately, I was not badly hurt, and after a quick check I decided to have another go. With the crowd watching and the Guinness World Records team present, there was definitely a bit of pressure. But sometimes with unicycling, as with most things, you just have to get back on and try again.

The Successful Run

The second attempt was much better.

With the blindfold on, I focused entirely on the voices of the guides and on keeping the unicycle moving smoothly underneath me. I could hear the crowd, but I could not see the course, the finish line, or how close I was to either side.

After what felt like a very long 100 metres, I crossed the finish line successfully. The official time was confirmed as **37.31 seconds**.

That was enough to set the new Guinness World Records title and establish the benchmark for future riders to try to beat.

A Brilliant Day for Unusual Cycling Records

The attempt took place as part of a wider Guinness World Records showcase at the City of London Nocturne. Alongside my unicycle attempt, there were several extraordinary penny farthing records, including the largest and smallest rideable penny farthings, and a 100 m penny farthing juggling record.

It was a brilliant setting: a major cycling event, a big London crowd, and a wonderful mix of serious skill, eccentric machines and record-breaking ambition.

Unicycling has always had a slightly unusual place in the cycling world, but that is part of what makes it special. It rewards persistence, balance, patience and a willingness to look a little ridiculous while learning. This record was certainly one of the stranger things I have attempted on one wheel, but also one of the most memorable.

Thank You

A huge thank you to Guinness World Records, the City of London Nocturne, the event organisers, the guides who helped keep me pointing roughly in the right direction, and everyone who cheered from the sidelines.

And of course, thank you to the wider unicycling community. Records like this are fun, but they also show just how much can be done on one wheel.

You can read the official Guinness World Records article here:

Official Guinness World Records article

Now the record stands at 37.31 seconds

Who’s going to try to beat it?