Onewheel Festival & EOL race weekend. Cambridgeshire, UK

Onewheel festival & EOL race weekend in Cambridgeshire, England

Join over 75 Onewheelers for a fun-packed bank holiday weekend in the beautiful British countryside.

Date & Time

May 3rd - 6th, 2024
May day bank holiday weekend

Shred the Shires 2024 What to expect this year
Race

The first European Onewheel League race of 2024!

  • EOL sanctioned Tier 2 race with over a kilometre of twists, turns & numerous features
  • Dedicated races for men, women & groms. Practice laps, time trials, heats & finals
  • Not racing? We've designed the track with spectators in mind. Cheer your friends on from the sidelines

Trick

Trick area, clinic & competition.

  • We've built a dedicated trick area with bonk blocks, rails & ramps
  • Trick clinic run by the UK's best trick rider Max Cramer. Learn how to bonk, nudge, slide & jump
  • Trick competition to show off your new skills & win prizes
  • Not competing? Watch in awe as the best trick riders do their thang

Ride

Take part in the largest group ride EVER in England.

  • Ever wanted to do an American-sized group ride? Here's your chance!
  • Daily mass group rides in the british countryside
  • 75+ riders AT THE SAME TIME
  • More Onewheels than you can shake a stick at
  • Seriously, a lot of Onewheels

Fun & games

Not into competitive racing? Don't worry, we've got you covered with Onewheel games & activities.

  • Don't spill your pint (on a Onewheel Pint) - our take on an egg-and-spoon race
  • Chair races
  • Treasure hunts
  • Onewheel gladiator battles

Camping

Stay in the beating heart of the action.

  • Free Wild Camping on site
  • BYO campervan or tent, with quiet spots for families & light sleepers
  • Fancy toilets, basins, a shower & drinking water
  • Ghosting stories around the firepit

Food & drink

Onewheeling is hungry & thirsty work.

  • The Nose Dive bar has you covered for drinks & snacks throughout the weekend
  • The One Grill will be cooking up breakfasts & lunches each day - catering for carnivores & herbivores
  • Food trucks will stop by in the evenings

Entertainment

Each evening we'll be keeping you entertained.

  • Live music performances, banging tunes & DJ sets
  • An “intro to VESC” talk from Stoke Solutions
  • Prizes, surprises, medals & more!

Merch & sponsors

Browse for a little something for your pride and joy

  • Merch table: glorious Shred the Shires swag including tees, hoodies & bonk blocks
  • Stoke Solutions: Onewheel accessories & repairs
  • TFL Europe: Onewheel accessories & apparel
  • Beyond PEV & Evolve UK: Electric skateboards, scooters and bikes

Friends & family

Bring your friends to cheer you on (if you're racing), join the festivities & prop-up the bar!

  • Food & drink served all weekend
  • Dedicated spectator area for watching the races & trick comp
  • Family-friendly & inclusive atmosphere

Event Schedule

General overview of the weekend schedule
Day 1: Event Setup Fri May 3rd, 2024
1.00 PM
Event opens Site open to ticket holders. Event registration and practice sessions
6.00 PM
Group Ride Local area, offroad
7.00 PM
Bar and food trucks open Contactless payment preffered
Evening
Evening Entertainment Music and chill
11.00 PM
Bar closes
Day 3: Race Day Sun May 5th, 2024
8.00 AM
Breakfast and Race Registration Opens The Nosedive
9.30 AM
Rider Breifing Race start
10.00 AM
Time Trials The Track
12.00 PM
Lunch BBQ The Nosedive and One-Grill
2.00 PM
Race Heats and Finals The Track
6.00 PM
Social Ride Local Area
7.00 PM
Bar opens winners celebration & after party
Day 2: Fun Day Sat May 4th, 2024
9.00 AM
Breakfast The Nosedive
10.30 AM
Social Ride Local Area
12.00 PM
Trick Competition and BBQ Lunch Trick Arena
2.00 PM
Onewheel games Various
5.00 PM
Trick Clinic Trick Arena
7.00 PM
Bar, Food trucks and Chill Evening The Nosedive
Day 4: Chill Day Mon May 6th, 2024 [Bank Holiday]
9.00 AM
Breakfast The Nosedive
10.00 AM
No formal events planned Casual group rides
1.00 PM
Event Close event pack up

Event Team

Meet the team behind Shred the Shires
Organiser
Mark Coningsby Event Organiser
Trick Comp Organiser
Max Cramer Onewheel UK Facebook group owner, 'Float the Highlands' and 'Trick It' crew
EOL Competitor
Kate Paxton Current EOL Womens No 1 - Track design consultant
EOL Competitor
James Grant Race event coordination
Support
Ben Crundwell Digital and Tech support
Support
Andrew Norris Catering and Bar
Support
Dan Bell First Aid - Event Marshall
Support
Gary Bucci Merchandising
Support
Jorge Jimenez Digital Creator

Socials

Live from the Shred the Shires Instagram account

Sponsors & Partners

Shred the Shires wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors

Hotels

Here are a few you might be interested in There is some local accomodation, but most budget hotels are a bit of a drive. Royston is the nearest town and has a few options including some AirBnBs. We recommend posting on ticketholders WhatsApp group to arrange to stay together where possible
Wild Camping on site Free but basic facilities only. Caravans welcome Stumbling distance
The British Queen Meldreth, SG8 6LB 1.5 miles
Shepreth Mill Caravan & Camping Park Dunsbridge Turnpike, Shepreth, SG8 6RA 4 miles
Banyers House ROYSTON, SG8 7BZ 5.3 miles
The Old Bull Royston, SG8 9AW 5.5 miles

Event FAQs

Got questions? We have an answer.

Here is a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the event.

Contact Us

By requesting a camping ticket (free) when you order your race, general admission or spectator (free non-rider) you are requesting and being granted permission by the landowner to camp at Shred The Shires between Friday May 3rd and Monday May 6th 2024.

By requesting this ticket you are agreeing to (where best possible) "leave no camping trace" other than the footprint of your tent or camping vehicle.

You are automatically agreeing to no open fires.

To use all WC facilities available.

To use all waste removal services provided.

To take all camping equipment away with you.

Failure to follow these rules and may result in immediate removal from the event and forfeiting any and all paid fees.

Campervans are welcome but we can't supply any electric hookups and dont have waste disposal facilities on site.

The event organisers will complete a risk assesments on the day, this may include changes to the race track, obstacles and advertised timings, including which day the event is held (Sat / Sun). Provided the track is safe to ride, the event will continue in the event of rain. We recommend taking precautions to waterproof your boards if necessary

We will provide UK mains outlets for attendees to charge phones and boards fed from a 15kVA generator. Onewheels require high currents to charge so please be careful not to overload the outlets and keep extension leads to a minimum for fire safety. You must bring your own charger

Helmet and wrist guards are compulsory when racing and Helmets must be worn at all times when riding a OneWheel, even if just going from your car to your tent. Protective body armour and kneepads are recomended as the track has several obstacles and minimal runoff in places

No, due to UK law, there are no companies offering Onewheel rentals in the UK. You must bring your own board to take part in Shred the Shires.

Any drone pilots must obay UK laws and be fully registered with the CAA. Competency certificates are required to fly in front of an audience and insurance is a requirement. Any near misses or reports of dangerous piloting will be taken very seriously. See https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual for more information.

  • This will be a knock out competition.
  • Each match will be started by playing 1 round of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to see who will start setting the trick.
  • Competitors will be paired up, they will play a game of "FLOAT" until one player has FLOAT (like SKATE or HORSE), and they will be knocked out of the competition, the other will go through to the next round until we have our final two riders, who will battle it out for first and second place.
  • For 3rd place, the two riders who lost to the riders who made it through to the final will battle it out for 3rd place.
  • There will be no board categories all boards are welcome to compete.
  • Each game of FLOAT will be limited to 20 minutes maximum. Should neither have received FLOAT by this time, the one with the most letters will be knocked out of the competition.
  • Should both riders have the same amount of letters, then it will become sudden death.
  • This will be a no Flight Fins or any other kind of bindings competition. If you have Flight Fins or any other kind of bindings please remove these prior to the competition.
  • Vesc Dark Side will not be considered a trick to make the competition as even as possible. If you are riding Vesc Dark Side, the trick you perform will be considered the same if the other rider is riding the board the correct side up.
  • Remotes for remote tilt are not allowed to be used in this competition.
  • No accessories can be used that are not already attached to the board. This includes any juggling accessories, diablo's or anything of that sort of nature, and may lead to disqualification. If you are unsure please check with staff.
  • A helmet must always be worn at all times during the competition riding on the obstacles.
  • Any kind of picking up your board, and / or running with it, will not be considered a trick and may lead to disqualification.
  • How Does "FLOAT" Work?
    • Each match will be started by playing 1 round of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to see who will start setting the trick.
    • The first rider will perform a trick. The opponent rider must copy this trick.
    • If the opponent fails to land the trick they receive a letter.
    • This will give the first rider a chance to do another trick that the opponent must land.
    • If the opponent does land it, then no letters will be given out and the opponent then becomes the rider setting the trick.
    • If the rider setting the trick fails to land and the opponent lands it, then the rider setting a trick will receive a letter and the opponent will then select the next trick.
    • The first one to spell FLOAT loses and is knocked out of the competition.
    • A trick is landed / completed if the rider is able to stay on the board and ride off after completing the trick.
    • You may only perform a trick once per round / 1v1 match.
    • Should there be any disagreement to whether a trick is landed then the final word will come down to the volunteers with Onewheel, skateboarding & other board sport backgrounds who are not competing, should there be any disagreement. Their word is final and the organiser or any competitors will not be included in this decision to make it as fair as possible.
  • Disqualification:
    • Should any competitor be rude, aggressive or disagree with the final decision then they may be asked to leave the competition. This is subject to the event runners discretion.
    • The final decision will come down to a selection of volunteers with Onewheel, skateboarding & other board sport backgrounds who are not competing should there be any disagreement. Their word is final and the organiser will not be included in this decision to make it as fair as possible, unless absolutely called for.
If you still have unanswered questions after reading this page, please contact us.

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you!
mark@shredtheshires.co.uk We endeavour to answer all enquiries within 24 hours on business days.