Onewheel Trail Etiquette and General Good Riding Practices

February 17, 2022 by Ben Domaschenz

Onewheel Trail Etiquette. As with everything in life, respect and common sense go a long way in garnering a good standing in your community. And once you lose it, it is hard to get it back. Not only can you help your local Onewheel community, but the Onewheel movement as a whole.

Do what you can to keep trails accessible by following this list of…

7 Common Sense Onewheel Trail Etiquette Tips From The SoFLOW Series

The SoFLOW Series uses the Strava App to time riders on the best trails in South Florida. Race against yourself, race against some of the best, no pressure. Featured from The SoFLOW Series Instagram Page to help share trail user awareness, and keep people safe.

Here are 7 Tips On Onewheel Trail Riding Etiquette.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 1 – Wear PPE

When you’re racing it’s not a matter of if you’ll fall but a matter of when. Invest in some quality safety gear and cut down on recovery time after those inevitable spills.

This goes for times when you are not racing also.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 2 – Yield To All Traffic

This includes hikers, bikers and horses. They all get the right away.

Slowing down is a good gesture of respect.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 3 – Don’t Litter

Pack it in, pack it out! This includes not only food wrappers, but also biodegradable waste such as banana peels, etc.

Cigarette butts are litter, and dog waste and dog waste bags are also litter.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 4 – Ride With A Buddy

Some of the trails we compete on are in remote areas. Ride with a buddy for safety, but also to push each other!

It’s always more fun to ride with a friend.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 5 – Don’t Block The Trail

Keep right, except to pass. Don’t stop on the trail.

This one is easy to forget.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 6 – Be Respectful

Be an ambassador for Onewheel. Remember the community is watching.

Respect is number one.

Trail Etiquette Tip Number 7 – Don’t Ride When It’s Wet

Don’t try to ride around wet spots or in muddy areas.

Report problem areas to your trail maintenance body.

More Onewheel Focused Trail Rules and Guidelines

The International One Wheel Association offers a onewheel trail etiquette guide with more details explaining the hierarchy of trail users and exactly why each trail user yields to whom.

OWAZ are the Stewards Of Trail Stoke. Respect the trails and respect other trail users with this list of Onewheel Trail Respect

Onewheel Trail Etiquette and General Good Riding Practices

Without a doubt, taking your onewheel off the pavement and exploring some trails is fun. So much so that it is easy to forget about your fellow trail users. One thing to remember is that you don’t own the trail and if you follow the above Onewheel Trail Etiquette and General Good Riding Practices, it will go a long way in ensuring Onewheel will get continued trail access.