The sport of Skibobbing/ Skibiking/ Snowbiking/ veloskiing dates back to a
US patent in 1892 but the modern sport started after WW2 and has been
organized internationally by the FISB (Federation International de Skibob)
since the sixties.
The UK 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 even produced
World and European Champions!
Skibiking is already a popular activity in Austria, Switzerland, Czech
Republic, Germany and Poland, who all have strong racing teams. It is also
starting to be developed as a popular sport in France, Spain, USA, Canada
and Japan.
Modern Snowbikes have sophisticated active suspension systems that make the ride very gentle on the spine by comparison with the jolts of normal skiing. There is also a great deal less torque on the knees than either skiing or snowboarding.
However, the sport has the attraction of being 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!
For information on skibiking in France then contact Skibike Ltd by email at info@skibike.net
WEBSITES
www.skibob.org.uk The SAGB site
www.skibikeracing.co.uk the
British Skibike Team site
www.skibob.org the FISB site
www.skibike.net Skibike ltd site