Westwheel 7 – Return to Las Vegas!
Join PEVRA at longest-running EUC riding event on the West Coast returns to Las Vegas for 2024, where it all started, with Westwheel One in 2018!
We’ll meet up at The Sphere for night rides, traverse scenic beauty like Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam, and new for 2024, hit off-road trails around Mount Charleston, and ride roads through the beautiful Valley of Fire.
As always, the longest-running PEV riding event on the West Coast is 100% free with no registration required. Show up and ride, or join us to learn how to ride an electric unicycle at one of our free Jump On! Training sessions!
Thanks to Alien Rides and Clark Pads for their support in providing prizes for our annual Westwheel raffle! All proceeds go directly to support this event along with free training and advocacy for safety and legality. PEVRA is a 100% volunteer organization and California nonprofit membership association. Our only source of revenue is our annual raffle and PEVRA memberships:
Complete Westwheel 7 Schedule (updated 5/31)
Tuesday, June 18
- 12 noon Wicked Spoon, The Cosmopolitan, Lunch pre-meet
- 7 p.m. Opening Meetup, Training and Demo, 3898 Manhattan Street Garage (across the street from The Sphere)
- 8:30 p.m. Downtown Las Vegas Loop Ride
Wednesday, June 19
- 6 a.m. Red Rock Scenic Drive Meetup 6:30 a.m. Rollout 7 a.m.
- 8 p.m. Jumps and Pumps, Arroyo Grande Sports Park
Thursday, June 20
- 7 a.m. Hoover Dam Ride Meetup @ Bighorn Park 7:30 a.m. Rollout
- 8 p.m. Night Ride Meetup, The Sphere
- 9 p.m. Downtown Las Vegas Loop Ride
Friday, June 21
- 7:30 a.m. Mt. Charleston @ Kyle Canyon & Harris Spring Roads 8 a.m. Rollout
- 8 p.m. Meetup @ Sphere Parking Lot
Saturday, June 22
- 7 a.m. Valley of Fire, Beehives Parking Area 8 a.m. Rollout
- 6 p.m. 4th Annual Pevvie Awards, Bin18, Charleston Ave.
- 9 p.m. Downtown Las Vegas Loop Ride
Sunday, June 23
- 11 a.m. Wicked Spoon
Westwheel 6 – Lake Tahoe and Reno!
Join PEVRA in Lake Tahoe, Calif. and Reno, Nev. for the highest Westwheel ever! Westwheel 6 events include distance rides through mountain passes at 7,000+ feet, off-road trail riding from chill to oh-my-god-how-do-you-ride-that, circling Lake Tahoe, plus enough sunset and sunrise rides to overflow your Gram with gorgeous views.
As always, the longest-running PEV riding event on the West Coast is 100% free with no registration required. Show up and ride, or join us to learn how to ride an electric unicycle at one of our Jump On! Training events!
Westwheel 6 Daily Schedule
Tuesday, August 8
- 3:30 p.m. EUC Meetup and Demo, Location: Plaza at Stateline between California and Nevada (next to Harrah’s) https://maps.app.goo.gl/nw9LDzNq2ZLivQio7?g_st=ic
- 5 p.m. Welcome and Open House The Hangar, 2401 South Lake Tahoe Boulevard
- 7 p.m. Emerald Bay Sunset Ride Meetup, The Hangar 7:30 p.m. rollout
Ride notes: 32 miles roundtrip, choice of side roads, highways, bike paths
Wednesday, August 9
- 9 a.m. Corral Trail Ride Stateline Meetup 9:30 a.m. Corral Trailhead Meetup 10 a.m. Rollout
Ride notes: Chill options. Extreme options. Do not miss. This ride is for all skill levels - 4 p.m. Jump On! Free Training and Demo Bijou Community Park, 1201 AI Tahoe Boulevard
- 7 p.m. Emerald Bay Sunset Ride Stateline Meetup 7:30 p.m. rollout
Ride notes: 32 miles roundtrip, choice of side roads, highways, bike paths
Thursday, August 10
- 8 a.m. Tahoe to Reno Distance Ride Stateline Meetup 8 a.m. Rollout 8:30 a.m.
Ride notes: 60+ mile ride on highways and shared roads. Intermediate to advanced riders. 3200wh+ wheel required. Fast charger (9A minimum) required. Cardo Packtalk headset highly recommended. - 2 p.m. Jump On! Free Training and Demo City Plaza, 30 N. Virginia Street, Reno
- 4 p.m. Happy Hour, The Jesse Hotel, 306 East 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512
- 6 p.m. No-host Buffet Dinner Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
- 8 p.m. Reno Night Ride to Peavine Peak Meetup The Jesse Hotel, 8 p.m. Rollout 8:30 p.m.
Ride notes: 25-30 miles total; Reno streets and bike lanes. Speed and slower options.
Friday, August 11
- 7 a.m. Reno to Tahoe Distance Ride Meetup The Jesse Hotel, 7 a.m. Rollout 7:30 a.m.
- 2 p.m. Corral Trail Ride Stateline Meetup 2:30 p.m. Corral Trailhead Meetup 3 p.m. Rollout
Ride notes: Chill options. Extreme options. This ride is for all skill levels. - 7 p.m. Emerald Bay Sunset Ride Stateline Meetup 7:30 p.m. rollout
Ride notes: 32 miles roundtrip, choice of side roads, highways, bike paths
Saturday, August 12
- 8 a.m. Ride Around The Lake Stateline Meetup 9 a.m. Rollout
12 noon No-host Lunch, Kings Beach - 5 p.m. 3rd Annual Pevvie Awards and No-Host Dinner Rider of the Year, Safety Hero of the Year. Location TBD.
- 7 p.m. Emerald Bay Sunset Ride Stateline Meetup 7:30 p.m. rollout
Ride notes: 32 miles roundtrip, choice of side roads, highways, bike paths
Sunday, August 13
- 5 a.m. Emerald Bay Sunrise Ride 5:30 Rollout 6 a.m. Sunrise
Ride notes: 32 miles roundtrip, choice of side roads, highways, bike paths - 7 a.m. Sunrise Picnic and Farewell Eagle Falls Picnic Area
Westwheel 5 presented by REV Rides!
The longest-running PEV riding event on the West Coast pops into Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. from August 9 – 14, 2022! PEVRA and our exclusive Westwheel 5 reseller sponsor, REV Rides, welcome riders of electric unicycles, electric skateboards, e-bikes, scooters, Onewheels and more for a week of riding in the Pacific Northwest.
Win a brand-new King Song S22 Eagle from REV Rides, or up to $5,000 in prizes from Clark Pads, FireSak, Hoyt St Electric Skate. All proceeds go directly to supporting PEVRA and our safety, training and advocacy activities and events. Winner of grand prize need not be present to win!
- Purchase single Westwheel 5 raffle ticket ($25)
- Purchase five-pack of Westwheel 5 raffle tickets (5 tickets for $100)
- Purchase Westwheel 5 t-shirt ($20 for a limited time, then $25)
Westwheel 5 daily schedule UPDATED 8/8
HELMETS REQUIRED on all Westwheel 5 rides, NO EXCEPTIONS!
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- Sun. 7/31 9 a.m. – Westwheel 5 sendoff ride, Novato, Calif.
- Tue. 8/9 5 p.m. – Open House and Welcome, REV Rides, Vancouver, Wash.
- Tue. 8/9 7 p.m. – Opening night sunset ride
Meetup: REV Rides
Destination: Frenchman’s Bar
Distance: ~ 15 miles
Charging: Yes
Difficulty: 2/5
Shared roads, paved bike pathsNotes: charging but no food or beverage services at the destination. BYOB to the destination to watch the sunset.
- Wed. 8/10 10 a.m. – Mike Leahy jump demo and group ride, Post Canyon, Ore. *** ASK FOR DETAILS, ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY ***
- Wed. 8/10 11 a.m. – Trail and Introduction to Jumping with Doug Marshall
Meetup: Gateway Shopping Center
Destination: Gateway Green
Distance: ~ 8-10 miles
Charging: No
Difficulty: 2/5
Notes: Light trails, jump track - Thur. 8/11 8 a.m. – Bridge of the Gods Distance Ride
Meetup: OMSI
Destination: Bridge of the Gods via Multnomah Falls
Distance: ~ 100 miles
Charging: Yes, generator services donated to PEVRA will meet us at Multnomah & BOTG
Difficulty: 4/5
Notes: Bring your fastest charger. Expect some highway riding and carrying speed to stay safe in traffic. Hydrate and be prepared to manage physical challenges. - Fri. 8/11 12 noon – Portland Bridge Ride
Meetup: Cathedral Park, Portland
Destination: OMSI
Distance: ~ 20 miles
Charging: Yes, at OMSI
Difficulty: 3/5
Notes: Shared roadway and traffic riding. - Fri. 8/12 7 p.m. – Friday Night Ride, Portland, Ore.
Meetup: OMSI
Destination: Various, loops back to OMSI
Distance: ~ 15 miles
Charging: Yes
Difficulty: 2/5
Join PEVRA at FNR for the biggest and friendliest group ride ever! - Sat. 8/13 10 a.m. – Jump On! new rider training
Meetup: REV Rides
Difficulty: 0.3/5Learn to ride an electric unicycle in less than 30 minutes with our expert trainers! We have trained riders from 8 to 80 years old, we can train you too. Bring your helmet and enough sense of adventure to get you started. Will handle the rest.
- Sat. 8/13 12 noon – Camas, Wash. Ride
Meetup: REV Rides
Distance: ~ 35 miles
Charging: Yes
Difficulty: 3/5
Notes: Shared roadway and highway riding. - Sat. 8/13 6:30 p.m. – 2nd Annual Pevvie Awards, Rogue Eastside Pub. Awards: Safety Hero of the Year, Riders of the Year, Riding Group of the Year, and more! Unhosted dinner and bar (pay for your own).
- Sun. 8/14 5 a.m. – Sunrise Ride
Meetup: MODA Center, Portland
Destination: Pittock Mansion for sunrise, Hillside Park for BBQ and raffle drawing
Distance: ~ 25 miles for full route, riders can cut over to Burnside (see map route) and wait for group to shorten distance as needed
Charging: No
Difficulty: 3/5
Street riding, extremely light traffic expected - Sun. 8/14 8 a.m. – Breakfast BBQ and raffle grand prize drawing
Location: Hillside Park, Portland
Westwheel 5 Pre-ride, San Francisco to Portland, ~800 miles!
Last year, we packed our sack, jumped on our electric unicycle, and pointed toward Los Angeles. This year, it’s Portland.
We depart Sunday on this ~800-mile journey to share vision and raise awareness for the personal electric vehicle as viable individual transportation. If life matches plan, we arrive Saturday, Aug. 6 in Portland, just in time for Westwheel 5 from Aug. 9 to 14.
We believe in a car-free future, a vision which eschews tons of wasteful metal and plastic to comfortably and safely convey ourselves from A to B, while slashing our spatial and energy consumption footprint and enjoying the hell out of life.
trip like this isn’t just a social statement, it’s a tremendous mental and physical challenge backed by truly max levels of pleasure and enjoyment. For reasons I don’t entirely understand, but but absolutely appreciate, riding an EUC delivers pinnacle pleasure, a source of stimulation nearly unmatched on this plane. The minimal vehicle merges into your body and mind to create an addictive state of supercapability.
We will publish livestreams and updates here to Facebook and other social channels to share as much of this journey with as many as we can. Next year, maybe you join us!
Jump On! Free Training & Demo
Free Jump On! Training & Demos are back for the summer! We supply the wheels, you bring your helmet and safety gear. Scheduled events include:
- Sat. 6/11 10 a.m. Crane Cove Park, San Francisco, Calif.
- Sat. 6/25 10 a.m. Pier 15, San Francisco, Calif.
Jump On! Mini-Tour: May 11 – 13, 2022
PEVRA rolls through Northern California and Oregon for a Jump On! Training & Demo tour in May. We bring the wheels, you bring your helmet, safety gear and just enough courage to get you started. Stops on this tour include:
- Wed. 5/11 1 p.m. Arcata Sports Complex, Arcata, Calif.
- Thu. 5/12 11 a.m. WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza, Eugene, Ore. sponsored by REV Rides ***ADDED***
- Thu. 5/12 3 p.m. Bryant Park, Albany, Ore. sponsored by REV Rides
- Fri 5/13 2 p.m. 500 Washington Street, Vancouver, Wash. sponsored by REV Rides
San Francisco to Los Angeles Ride – Jump On! Tour: October 17 - 20, 2021
For the first time ever, PEVRA is leading a group of electric unicycle (EUC) riders on a four-day, 500-plus mile long journey from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. PEVRA’s goal is to increase awareness and demonstrate the capabilities of modern micromobility solutions within our transportation infrastructure.
Along the way to Los Angeles, PEVRA will host the public for its Jump On! electric unicycle demo and training tour. From Sunday, Oct. 17 to Wed., Oct. 20, riders on the PEVRA Jump On! Tour, sponsored by eWheels, REV Rides, and Alien Rides, will make the following stops in central coastal California:
- Sun. 10/17 9 a.m. Sendoff Berryessa BART Media coverage (KCBS Radio)
- Sun. 10/17 2 p.m. 450 4th Street, Hollister Facebook Event Page
- Mon. 10/18 10 a.m. 522 North 2nd Street, King City Facebook Event Page
- Tue. 10/19 11 a.m. Laguna Lake Park, San Luis Obispo Media Coverage (KSBY-TV)
At each tour stop, you can jump on an electric unicycle for the first time, or come to learn more about micromobility and personal electric vehicles. Electric unicycles are fun, compact and capable personal electric vehicles helping to spark a micromobility revolution. As part of a PEVRA demonstration ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles on an electric unicycle, this is your chance to see and try this unique transportation device in person.
Thank you to our SF - LA ride sponsors!
Westwheel 4: September 14-19, 2021
Join PEVRA for the longest-running annual personal electric vehicle event on the West Coast! Westwheel returns for our fourth-straight year, this time in San Francisco for the first time. As always, rides and gatherings are conducted in full compliance with any local health restrictions which may be in place. And also as always, 100% free!
Westwheel 4 is made possible by support from Clark Pads, exclusive equipment sponsor of Westwheel 4!
In some parts of the USA, coronavirus remains a serious and present concern. Westwheel 4 will be held in accordance with all local and regional health guidelines.
Please choose to vaccinate yourself and your household members to maximize public safety and reduce risk of Covid-19 transmission. Bring a face covering to Westwheel 4 and be prepared to use it properly when you choose to, or when required for certain indoor events or areas. Continue to practice responsible hygiene and hand-washing at all times.
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus, or any transmissible disease or condition that puts others at risk, do not attend Westwheel 4.
Overview
The longest-running, all-PEV riding event in the U.S. is back for 2021! Westwheel 4 — this year for the first time in the San Francisco Bay Area — brings together all types of PEV riders for a week of riding, workshops, community and more Sept. 14 – 19, 2021. EUC, Esk8, e-bike, scooter and Onewheel are all warmly invited to join in this uniquely inclusive PEV event.
Nearly a dozen ride events offer distances, terrains and settings to suit riders from beginners to advanced. Rides suitable for all types of PEV include street, trail, technical and performance routes, many with options for beginner and advanced riders.
Fly-through of all meetup and event locations (Google Earth)
Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
Open House & Group Ride
55 Apparel Way, San Francisco
https://goo.gl/maps/bVF53Le2RGAP9KYR7
- 4 p.m. Alien Rides/PEV Works, San Francisco – Open House, introduction
- 7 p.m. – Group ride rollout
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Clark Pads Santa Rosa – Sebastopol Ride
- 8 a.m. – Trail workshop (advanced)
- 10 a.m. – Ride rollout (beginner, intermediate)
- 12 noon – Lunch, The Barlow
Mt. Tam/Stinson Beach Sunset Ride
- 3:30 p.m. – Pre-ride rollout, Marin Gateway Shopping Center, Sausalito (advanced)
- 5:30 p.m. – Mt. Tam ride rollout, Village Green Park, Stinson Beach (intermediate, advanced)
- 7:17 p.m. – Stinson Beach sunset, Ridgecrest Boulevard (all)
Thursday, Sept. 16
East Bay Ride
Emeryville Marina Park, Emeryville
https://goo.gl/maps/dEE5KfPiK4Z8KY8p9
- 9 a.m. – Meetup, Emeryville Marina Park
- 10 a.m. – Bay Bridge ride rollout (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- 1 p.m. – Lunch, Emeryville Public Market
Friday, Sept. 17
Rated E Occasions Peninsula Ride
Skyline Plaza, Daly City
https://goo.gl/maps/YYFfpzNQdvTwFLhD9
- 9 a.m. – Meetup, Skyline Plaza, Daly City
- 10 a.m. – Rollout
- 12 noon – Lunch, Hometown Bowl, South San Francisco
Night Ride – San Jose Bike Party
Plant Shopping Center, San Jose
https://goo.gl/maps/EJW81K21PgmNaz7W8
- 6 p.m. – Meetup
- 7:30 p.m. – Bike Party Ride Rollout (beginning, intermediate, advanced)
Saturday, Sept. 18
55 Apparel Way, San Francisco
https://goo.gl/maps/bVF53Le2RGAP9KYR7
New Rider Training
- 10 a.m. – PEV Works
Biggest Group Ride Ever
- 12 noon – Meetup, PEV Works
- 1 p.m. – Rollout
- ~2:30 pm. – Arrival, Golden Gate Bridge
- ~ 3 p.m. – Afterparty, Links Bar & Grill
1st Annual PEVRA Awards
Links Bar & Grill, San Francisco
https://g.page/thelinksbarandgrillCA?share
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner banquet & awards Links Bar & Grill ($50/person, ticket required)
Sunday, Sept. 19
Sunrise Ride & Brunch picnic
Jane Warner Plaza, San Francisco
https://goo.gl/maps/KUfrTs6z6kszYBRd7
- 5 a.m. – Meetup, Market & Castro, San Francisco
- 5:30 a.m. – Rollout
- 7 a.m. – Sunrise brunch picnic, Fort Scott, The Presidio
Stone St. Parking, Fort Scott, The Presidio, San Francisco
https://goo.gl/maps/Gu1qjjfMySYXvkfXA
Details
Westwheel 4 begins Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 with an open house and workshops at event sponsor PEV Works before a sunset ride along the San Francisco Waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Wednesday opens with a North Bay Trail Ride hosted by event sponsor Clark Pads in Santa Rosa. This trail ride offers an off-road riding workshop plus guided options for beginner and intermediate/advanced riders. After lunch, we’ll ride back to Santa Rosa then later meet up at Stinson Beach along the Marin County coast for a ride up mixed-use roads to Mt. Tamalpais, then cruise back to Stinson for sunset.
Thursday we start at the Emeryville Marina for an East Bay ride over the bike path on the Bay Bridge, into Oakland, through Emeryville and the Berkeley Marina, Richmond then back to the Emeryville Marina.
Friday morning’s ride is hosted by Rated.E Occasions, who will guide us across the Peninsula including the San Francisco Bay Trail, San Francisco Airport, Pacifica Pier, and more. Then, recharge and drive to the South Bay for our night ride, joining the San Jose Bike Party for their friendly, monthly jaunt through the Bay Area’s biggest city.
We meet up Saturday for the largest riding event of the entire week, hosted by PEVRA, BAESK8 and PEV Works. Help bring awareness to PEV inclusion on our roadways and infrastructure by joining the largest gathering of PEV ever on the west coast! Starting with training and workshops at 10 a.m., we will roll out for the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf at 1 p.m.
Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., paid registration will be required and limited for the 1st Annual PEVRA Awards & Dinner. For the first time, PEVRA will recognize members of the PEV community for excellence and their contributions, including Safety Hero of 2021, Rider(s) of the Year, and more.
Westwheel 4 wraps Sunday with a sunrise ride through the empty, pre-dawn street of San Francisco to Twin Peaks. After the ride, enjoy a picnic and barbecue with free food and refreshments courtesy of PEVRA members and Westwheel 4 sponsors including Clark Pads, PEV Works, BAESK8 and Alien Rides.
Other than the optional awards dinner, all Westwheel 4 events are 100% free and open to all! Participants are encouraged to consider a PEVRA membership to help support events like Westwheel and advocacy for safety, legality and inclusion of PEV everywhere.
All riders who wish to participate in Westwheel 4 are required to wear a helmet on all public roads and trails. The use of safety gear and pads including knee, elbow and wrist guards is strongly encouraged. Responsible, safe riding is mandatory at PEVRA riding events. Do not attempt to engage in dangerous or irresponsible riding at PEVRA riding events.
Public health guidance must be followed by all Westwheel 4 attendees, including any rules regarding face coverings or Covid-19 vaccinations. Current health guidance in San Francisco requires vaccination for indoor venues like restaurants. Bring evidence of vaccination to participate in any indoor events or gatherings.
