RENO,
Nev. and SANTA CRUZ,
Calif., Aug. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Future
Motion proudly announces that Austen
Silva and Racheal Cecil have
claimed the men's and women's first-place titles in the 2024 Race
for the Rail Onewheel world championship. The annual racing
competition took place at the Sky Tavern Ski Area in Nevada. The winners each took home a coveted
Race for the Rail trophy and grand prizes of $10,000.
Watch the action-packed races on the Onewheel YouTube
channel.
Racheal Cecil of Atlanta, Georgia, made history by claiming her
third consecutive Race for the Rail first-place victory, and
Austen Silva, from South Lake Tahoe, California, earned his first
world championship title. Riders faced a steep, mile-long
double-track course with challenging terrain and wood features.
This year's Race for the Rail is Onewheel's biggest and most
anticipated race to date. Hundreds of riders competed nationwide in
Onewheel Racing League qualifying events, with just 26 earning an
invite to compete in this year's race. Riders rode the chair lift
to the top of the mountain and raced to the bottom. Outfitted with
the new Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition boards, specifically
designed for superior off-road performance, riders took on mountain
bike terrain at incredible speeds.
"What an incredible show. I'm so proud of Rachael and Austen.
They laid it all out there and will go down as legends for their
performance on the mountain today," said Jack Mudd, Marketing Director at Onewheel. "This
was the most ambitious course we've ever raced, and both Rachael
and Austen made it look easy."
Onewheel's unique design, featuring a large single tire and
self-balancing technology, makes it a highly versatile board for
all-terrain riding. Riders can carve just as they do in other board
sports like surfing or snowboarding. The sport of Onewheel riding
has recently emerged, and its popularity is growing at an
impressive pace, including recently being broadcast on ESPN 2.
"Onewheel racing brings together human skill and cutting-edge
technology in a way that's unique among board sports," said
Kyle Doerksen, CEO of Future Motion
and creator of Onewheel. "A decade ago, when we introduced the
first Onewheel, we never anticipated that it would spur such a
passionate community of athletes, committed to not only advancing
their skills but also committed to advancing the sport itself. We
are excited to continue building on the board's capabilities and to
watch the sport's popularity grow even further."
The Onewheel Racing League is managed by a passionate committee
of volunteers dedicated to bringing Onewheel racing to new heights
and a broader audience. Last year's race was recently re-aired on
ESPN 2 (ESPN 8 The Ocho) on August
2nd, reflecting the growing national interest in the
sport.
About Future Motion, Inc.
Future Motion, Inc. is a pioneer in personal mobility, committed
to redefining the future of board sports and micromobility for over
a decade. Its flagship product, Onewheel, is a self-balancing
single-wheel electric board using 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 leaning motions. Its product lineup
includes the Onewheel Pint, Pint X, Onewheel GT, and Onewheel GT
S-Series, each with unique performance capabilities and features.
Onewheel provides a unique and exhilarating experience that
delivers both the thrill of board sports and convenient
transportation. It is ideal for recreation, urban commuting, or
off-road exploration with its all-terrain capabilities. Onewheel
holds over 110 patents for its technology and is headquartered in
Santa Cruz, California. It proudly
designs and manufactures its products in the United States. Learn about Onewheel and
shop products at Onewheel.com, and learn more about the Onewheel
Racing League at Onewheelracing.com.
Follow Onewheel on Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, and X (formerly Twitter). Follow the
Onewheel Racing League on Instagram, and catch exclusive content
from the Onewheel Factory Team on Instagram.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/racheal-cecil-and-austen-silva-claim-victory-at-2024-race-for-the-rail-onewheel-world-championship-302224861.html
SOURCE Future Motion, Inc.