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History
The sport of skibiking (or snowbiking or veloskiing) dates back
to a 1982 US patent, but the modern sport started after WW2 and
has been organised internationally by the Federation International
de Skibob since the Sixties. The UK got started in 1967 with formation
of SAGB (Skibob Association of GB) to support our athletes at the
first World Championship held the same year. Since then the GB Team
have been competing every year and have produced World and European
Champions.
Heavy skibobs for racing |
HRH Prince of Wales |
Lightweight leisure snowbike |
Skibiking is a popular
activity in Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany and Poland,
who all have strong racing teams, and is a popular sport in France,
Spain, USA, Canada and Japan.
Nic Platt - British Champion 2003
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Skibiking in
general
Skibiking is relatively easy for beginners to enjoy because of the
low centre of gravity (4 points of contact with the snow). Modern
snowbikes also have sophisticated active suspension systems that
make the ride very gentle on the spine by comparison with normal
skiing. There is also a great deal less torque on the knees than
either skiing or snowboarding.
However, the sport can
be very demanding for those that want to race at the highest level.
Skibikes are extremely versatile and are at home in any snow conditions,
and if that isn't enough, then head for the snow park!
More information
For more information on skibiking, check out the following
websites:
- SAGB
- British Skibike Team
- FISB
- Skibike Ltd
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