RENO, Nevada. And SANTA CRUZ, California., 15 August 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Future Motion Inc., the manufacturer of unicyclethe iconic self-balancing electric board with one wheel, is pleased to present its 2024 Race for the rails Competition. This year’s event brings together 26 of the world’s best Onewheel riders who will tackle the challenging slopes of Renos Sky Tavern Ski Area, competing for the prestigious Race for the Rail trophy and a 10,000 US dollars Main prize.
Epic Onewheel race pits top riders against each other
Tune in live to the Race For The Rail Drone Stream on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. PST or watch the race premiere in broadcast quality on the Onewheel YouTube Channel at 12:00 PM PST for the compressed action.
The Race for the Rail is Onewheel’s biggest racing event of the year and crowns its nationwide Onewheel Racing League (ORL) event series. The boardercross-style race features thirteen riders each from the men’s and women’s divisions, competing in heats of four races each on a challenging, mile-long course.
“It is incredibly inspiring for us to see our passionate community of Onewheel riders grow every year,” said Kyle DoerksenCEO of Future Motion and inventor of Onewheel. “This year is especially significant as it marks the company’s ten-year anniversary since the launch of our first Onewheel. The evolution over the years has been amazing and with the release of the new GT S-Series board, this race will be the most incredible yet.”
The Onewheel Racing League holds qualifying races nationwide throughout the year to whittle down the field to the top 13 men and 13 women. Last year’s championship race was recently replayed on ESPN 2 (ESPN 8 The Ocho). 2 Augustwhich reflects the growing national interest in the sport.
Onewheel’s unique design with its large single tire and self-balancing technology makes it an incredibly versatile electric board for riding on any terrain. Riders use the same intuitive movements when carving as they do in traditional board sports.
“This year is expected to be our most exciting and action-packed event ever,” said Michael B.Marketing Director at Onewheel. “The board has never been better and we see first hand every year how more dedicated and skilled the riders are. The sport is growing in popularity every year.”
Event details:
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Gate opens: 9:00 am
Event time: 10:00:00 – 16:00
Location: Sky Tavern Ski Resort, 21130 Sky Tavern Road, Reno, Nevada
Tickets: Available online
About Future Motion, Inc.
For more information, visit: Future Motion, Inc. is a pioneer in personal mobility and has been committed to redefining the future of boardsports and micromobility for over a decade. Its flagship product, unicycleis a single-wheel self-balancing electric board that uses sensors and gyroscopes to maintain balance and stability. Onewheel delivers the feeling of flow and freedom, allowing riders to control their speed and direction with intuitive tilt movements. The product range includes the Onewheel Pint, Pint X, Onewheel GT and Onewheel GT S-Series, each with unique performance features and functions. Onewheel offers a unique and exciting experience that offers both the thrill of board sports and convenient transportation. It is ideal for leisure activities, urban commuting or exploring off-road with its all-terrain capabilities. Onewheel holds over 110 patents for its technology and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. It is proud to design and manufacture its products in the United States. Learn more about Onewheel and purchase products at Onewheel.comand learn more about the Onewheel Racing League at Onewheelracing.com.
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SOURCE: Future Motion, Inc.
