The Underground Circuit is a Onewheel Racing Competition using GPS Mobile Phone tracking. “Circuits” are organized by the community and set across the United States. Each Circuit is made up of designated “Trails” that are raced for time during a three month season. Floatucky Trail Derby, established in 2021, is the official Underground Circuit for Kentucky.

All you need is a mobile phone and the free Ride Hermes app to find Underground Trails. Record your rides and race as much as much as you want. Your fastest time will automatically be recorded to our live Underground Leaderboard in the app. The faster you go, the more points you earn. The more trails you race, the more points you collect. It’s that simple! 

And here’s the best part—you’re not just racing the clock; you can also race yourself, challenge a friend, or even go head-to-head with a local pro. The Underground Circuit is more than just a leaderboard; it’s a chance to test your skills, push your limits, and experience the thrill of Onewheel racing at your own pace. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or battling it out with top riders, every run is an opportunity to grow and elevate the stoke of the sport.

Regular Season: May 17th – August 18th
Finals: August 25th

 Season dates are typically announced by February each year, with the specific locations and trails revealed just before the season begins. This ensures a fair competition by preventing racers from gaining an unfair advantage through pre-season practice.

For the most up-to-date announcements, join the Floatucky Trail Derby Facebook Group, where the majority of updates are shared. Major announcements are also posted on the public Facebook and Instagram pages. Stay tuned and follow us to stay in the loop!

Any Onewheel (single tire) self-balancing electric “trailboard” is allowed and any modification is accepted. Models allowed include VESC, Pint, XR, GT, Trotter, Magwheel and Floatwheel. The board must be ridden like a skateboard (sideways riding). EUCs do not qualify. There are no board classes, race what you bring!

Men’s
Women’s
Clydesdale (215lbs+)
Legends (50+)

We understand concerns related to racing on a non supervised GPS based course. Race validation can be requested for any time in question. Validation can be done through Ride Hermes review, video evidence, witnesses and / or a re-race. POV video is not required, but recommended. ​

It’s our goal to limit errors through proper design of race trails, but some errors are unavoidable. Any race times that show a unfair advantage due to error will be removed.​

Some trails do not record correctly for various reasons. The organizers will monitor each trail for errors and reserve the right to adjust or remove any trail if it isn’t recording properly. These adjustments can alter standings and race times. Any adjustment shall be done prior to the halfway point in the season.​

It is the riders responsibility to know the course. Courses MUST be raced as designed and any deviation from the course or “gaming” the trail is not allowed. Any race times that don’t meet the course requirements, intentional or unintentional, will be removed.

Rolling starts. If safe to do so, roll through the start gate at speed, rather than starting from a standstill. 

Link to Trail Etiquette Page

Live leaderboard standings can be seen on the Ride Heremes webpage or the Ride Hermes app!

Locations are established across Kentucky, some with grouped trails. Points are awarded per location. Locations with only a single trail have leaderboards based on the fastest times on that trail. Locations with grouped trails have leaderboards based on a combined time of the trails at that location. Riders must complete all designated trails at a location to be added to that specific location’s leaderboard. The higher a rider places on the location leaderboard, the more points they receive.

A riders top seven locations apply towards overall standings. This is based on placement. Any locations ranked below the top seven will be uncounted until placement improves or other locations placements drop below the uncounted location. 1st place at a single location does not guarantee entry into Finals, so lay down your best time at as many locations as possible to maximize points.

Once the season concludes on August 18th, the top riders on the overall standings will be invited to the Floatucky Trail Derby Finals. Floatucky Trail Derby Finals is a single-day event in August where the top riders battle for the 2023 Title and Barrel Lid Trophies at a new location in Kentucky.

The top three Male, Female and Clydesdale division riders from the Floatucky Trail Derby finals will be invited to the 2024 Underground Finals to race against the fastest riders from the collective circuts.

 At the Floatucky Trail Derby Finals, the top three racers in each division are honored with unique trophies, such as handcrafted barrel lids and custom horseshoe awards, symbolizing the spirit of Kentucky racing. In addition, sponsor-provided prizes are distributed to racers at the end of the season.

Riders can also earn exclusive award pins, which recognize not just racing achievements but also riding milestones and contributions to the community. Learn more about award pins here.

Floatucky Trail Derby hosts several exciting events throughout the year:

Trail Ride Meetups: During each active race season, we organize group rides at official race locations, hosted by local Floatucky Trail Derby Ambassadors. These meetups offer a chance to explore trails with a local expert and enjoy the day with fellow riders—whether you’re pushing for your fastest laps or just riding for fun and camaraderie.

Floatucky Trail Derby Finals: At the season’s end, we hold the annual Finals event, where top racers compete for trophies and bragging rights. This highly attended event is open to all, not just finalists, and includes additional activities like chair races, campfire hangouts, poolside fun, music, and more. It’s a celebration of the season and community. Learn more here.

Off-Season Events: We also organize trail scouting days where riders explore new locations, test trails, and add favorites to the Ride Hermes app for future seasons.

Sponsoring Local Events: Occasionally, we support other local gatherings like Camp Shred and Great Times at Grapevine to further grow the community. Our events bring racers and enthusiasts together for competition, fun, and shared passion for the trails!

Becoming a sponsor for the Floatucky Trail Derby is a great way to support the Onewheel community and showcase your brand! We welcome sponsors to contribute to the growth of our events through prizes, gear, or financial support.

Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility to a passionate audience both online and at in-person events. Visit the Sponsor Page for more details, or contact us directly to discuss partnership opportunities.

Join us in keeping the stoke alive for Onewheel enthusiasts!

Onewheel is an extreme sport, these are challenging trails, and you may be going fast. Use informed decisions, send it as hard as you safely can, and do not sue us if you get hurt. Participants hereby waive any responsibility for personal injury or damage to any items because of participating in the Floatucky Trail Derby underground circuit.