International One Wheel Association

09/21/2024

IOWA is proud to support and help sponsor the 2024 Winman Enduro & Dual Slalom Race with a cash donation of $1,000 to the top riders this year!

Thank you to all the past and current members of IOWA whose annual membership help fund Onewheel events, community, and sport!

Good luck 🍀 racers! 🏆

10/28/2023

The Group Ride Guide (GRG) is for organizing and leading group rides for Onewheel enthusiasts, and was created by the International One Wheel Association (IOWA), The Float Life (TFL) and Armor-Dilloz. The GRG emphasizes the joy of riding Onewheel with friends and the importance of group rides.

It serves as a comprehensive guide for planning successful rides and building Onewheel communities. Each type is categorized based on range, speed, terrain, and skill level to help riders choose the right event. The guide offers a detailed plan for organizing a group ride, including route planning, appointing co-leaders, engaging participants, and providing essential items like safety gear and tools. It offers tips on building and growing a local Onewheel group through platforms like Facebook, Telegram, Meetup, and the Onewheel app.

The GRG emphasizes the importance of safety, logistics, teamwork, and gradual growth. Overall, this guide provides a comprehensive resource for Onewheel riders to enhance their riding experience through organized, safe, and community-building group rides.

The GRG is a collaboration of hard work between IOWA, The Float Life and Armor Dilloz team. We want to thank Armor-Dilloz and The Float Life for contributing their knowledge, experience, and love for building the Onewheel community around the world with us! We hope you enjoy this guide and it helps all local Onewheel groups grow in size, safety, and stoke!

The Group Ride Guide serves as a comprehensive guide for planning successful rides and building Onewheel communities.

09/18/2023

Love Bhodi’s passion and spirit for the OneWheel sport and community. It’s unmatched.

09/18/2023

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09/13/2023

Float Life Fest Update!!!!

Here it is! What you’ve all been waiting for…

FloatLife Fest 6 Schedule
Camp Grier, Old Fort, NC

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

5:30pm- Camp Grier Campus Tour for those that are on campus
(RVs/ Cabins/ Car campers only)
with Noah Mead, Bart Miller and Dom Williams
(RVs, Cabin rentals and car camping passes only permitted at Camp Grier for Wednesday night)
Meet at Lakeside Pavillion/ Dock
7:00pm- ??- Bonfire at Main Pavilion/Streetstyle Course Area

Thursday, September 14, 2023

8 am-FloatLife Fest 6 Officially Open at Camp Grier (primitive camping and general admission welcome)
8am- Shuttles to parking area begin with USA RAft
8am-5pm- Event Check In and Registration at Camp Grier Lakeside Check In Tent
Last day to register Time Trials and Mass Start Open
9:30am- Morning Stretches/ Yoga at the Lake with
10:00am- Ladies Only Morning Group Ride- Grab some coffee at Bridge and Tunnel Coffee Truck and explore the trails around Camp Grier with (Trails will be determined by the group during coffee tawlk)
10:30-11:30am- Beginner/Intermediate-Falling Down (the right way) with Bart Miller, Greg Welch and Chris Richardson (meet at Camp Grier Pavilion Stage)
10:30-11:30am- Beginner/Intermediate- Drops for beginners with Dominique Williams and Finn Holcombe (meet at FLF Trick park)
11:30am-12:30pm- How to Bonk/ Bollie with Bodhi Harrison from The Float Life
12:15pm-1:15pm(Camp Grier)- Get familiar with Camp Grier. Group ride around the facility with 2019 Race for the Rail champ, Dominique Williams along with legendary racers, Finn Holcomb and Noah Mead. They will show you their favorite spots around campus...including the Mass Start Open Race course (meet at The lakeside Pavillion dock)
1:30pm-3:30pm-music by Falco at Streetstyle Park
1:30-2:30pm- Searching for Chin (for Men,Women & Groms) with Cody “Cricket” Moore and Greg Welch (Meet at FLF TRICK PARK)
1:30-2:30pm- Beginner/Intermediate Ladies Only Pump Track Flow Ride Takeover (meet at Gnarnia Pump Track)
1:30-2:30pm- Beginner/intermediate Foot Placement, Curb Nudges and Spins/Reverts with Chris Richardson and Greg Welch(meet at FLF Trick Park)
2:30-3:30pm-Charge, Refresh, Hydrate, Check out Camp Grier and enjoy! All trails and courses open
3:30pm-4:30pm- Advanced Class Single track and Technical riding skills on Rostan with (meet at Camp Grier Main Pavillion Area)
3:30pm-4:30pm- Parent / Grom Family Ride with the Drift Sisters- meet at at FLF Vendor Village
3:30pm-4:30pm-Advanced Street/Ramp Clinic Jam with Cricket Moore and Noah Mead (meet at FLF Street Style course)
7:00pm- Bonfire at Street Style course
4:30-7:30pm- Welcome Party at FLF Vendor Village with music by CryoCrew
-FLF Street Park OPEN JAM SESH
-Come check out all the freshest and latest Onewheel related gear
8:00PM- 9:00PM- Rider of the Year Awards at Main Pavilion Stage
-Awards, Movies
9:00 PM- Daily Highlight Reel
9:30-11:30PM- Music by Sattva aka Bodhi Harrison

Friday, September 15, 2023

8:00 am-9:30 am Racer Check In for Time Trial and GT Race -NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION
9:30 am Mandatory Time Trial Racer Meeting at Main Pavillion
12pm-5pm- INNOVA DISCs / FLF6 Disc Golf Tournament of Awesome (swing by the INNOVA booth to register and hit the 9 hole course at your leisure. Daily prizes! Pick up an FLF 6 Commemorative Golf Disc at the FLF Merch tent!
10am-FLF Vendor Village Open
10:00am-2pm-FLF Time Trials
-FLF Head to Head Race Course practice
12:30pm-2:00pm-Race Strategies 101 down Rainbow Python starting at the Lake Pavillion led by Race for the Rail Champions, Racheal Cecil and Tyler James
3:30pm- 4:00pm- MASS START OPEN Racer Check In (for those who did not compete in Time Trials)
5:00pm- 6:00pm-MASS START OPEN Start at FIELD BELOW Vendor Village. (cyclocross style) Race ends in Vendor Village
4:30pm-6:00pm- FLF Vendor Village Shindig with music by CryoCrew
Come check out and support all the cool, fun companies at FLF Vendor Village while you hit up the FLF Street Park
6:00pm-8:00pm- Meal plan Dinner served in Dining hall
6:30pm-9:00pm- FLF Streetstyle Qualifiers
9:00pm-11:00pm- BrushFire StankGrass on the Main Pavillion Stage
11:00pm- Daily Highlight Reel

Saturday, September 16, 2023

All Camp Grier Trails open (FLF head to Head Course Closed until 5pm for race finals)
All other trails open
8:00am-10:00am- FLF6 Meal Plan Breakfast served in Dining Hall
8am-9:30am Head to Head Racer Check in at Racer OPs
9am-6pm-FloatLife Fest Vendor Village Open
9am- Breakfast with the Gang at the FLOAT GANG Booth
10am-3pm- INNOVA DISCs / FLF6 Disc Golf Tournament of Awesome (swing by the INNOVA booth to register and hit the 9 hole course at your leisure. Daily prizes! Pick up an FLF 6 Commemorative Golf Disc at the FLF Merch tent!
10:00am-3pm- FLF ORL Head to Heads (MC/Livestream with Bodhi Harrison and Bart Miller)
11am- SUP Yoga with Sol Flow Yoga at the Lake Pavillion
12-2pm- Free Pizza Party at the Craft & Ride Booth in Vendor Village
1:00pm-3:00pm- FLF6 Meal plan Lunch served in Dining Hall
1:00pm- SUP Yoga with Sol Flow Yoga at the Lake Pavilion
1:30-2:30pm- Searching for Chin (for Men,Women & Groms) with Cody “Cricket” Moore and Greg Welch (Meet at FLF TRICK PARK)
2:30-3:30PM- Bonks, Nudges and Slippies for 40+ and Masters with Chris Richardson and Greg Welch
4:00pm-5:00pm- The Marriage of Miss Hannah Wells (Float Queen) and Mr. Kyle Klausing (Float Jesus) with officiate, Mr. Bart Miller at Chapel in the Woods behind Rhododendron Cabin
5:15pm-6:00pm- Group Photo at Lakeside Pavillion with Cory Boehne
6:00pm-8:00pm- FLF6 Meal Plan Dinner served in Dining Hall
6:30-8:00pm- FLF Streetstyle Finals at Streetstyle Course with music by CryoCrew
8:30pm-9:30pm- Race and Streetstyle Awards at Main Pavilion Stage
9:30PM- Highlight Reel and Ro Sham Beaux for sweet prizes
10-12am-BOOMBOX
Good Night!

Sunday, September 17, 2023

8:00am-10:00am-FLF6 Meal Plan Breakfast served in Dining Hall
9:00am-12pm-All Camp Grier Property Trails/ Courses Open
9:00am-9:30am- Morning Stretches and Mobility with Racheal Cecil
12pm- See you next year! Drive safe!

09/05/2023

Part Three of our FAQ answers about the IOWA Ranking System! Feel free to comment or ask more questions here. We love all of the great and positive questions that are coming out of the community.

09/01/2023

Part Two of the FAQ’s regarding the recently announced IOWA Ranking System. Found here: https://theiowa.org/onewheel-ranking-system/

08/08/2023

Introducing the IOWA Ranking System!

IOWA has created a mathematically-based onewheel rider ranking system designed to create a fair and unbiased ranking of the top competitive onewheel racers. The algorithm was designed with the following goals in mind:

Neutrality: rankings should be mathematically calculated based on real-world results

Merit: reward riders who consistently achieve good results

Participation: secondarily, reward riders who participate in many events, up to a point (success should not be pay-to-play)

History: rankings should operate across seasons

Simplicity: the community should be able to understand how the rankings work

To read more about this endeavor, please check the link below or find the Ranking System page on our website:

https://theiowa.org/onewheel-ranking-system/

Photos courtesy of Cory Boehne

05/16/2023

Great advocacy work by one of our IOWA directors, Thiana Fierro, and the San Antonio Onewheel crew! Check out their article to see what you can learn and apply in your own area to keep or gain access to your favorite trails. Remember that participation and volunteer work are often the first steps of advocacy, so don’t wait for an invitation to get involved—get your hands dirty today and start building that sweat equity!

We appreciate San Antonio parks & rec for keeping their minds open to new ways of sharing and enjoying public trails. We look forward to continuing the conversation in SA and everywhere that Onewheel riders love to enjoy the outdoors!

The group launched in 2018 and has made some progress within the community.

04/28/2023

It’s Onewheel o’clock. Do you know where your helmet is? Heather Wrench has blessed us all with her expert knowledge on TBIs and why you (yes, YOU) should always wear a helmet when you ride. Recommendations at the end of the article!

Here's why you should always wear a helmet when you onewheel, and some tips for choosing the best helmet for onewheeling.