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 SNOW BIKING

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Snow Biking, is a sport that is often called skibobbing Sitski or ski biking. A snow bike is similar to a bicycle, except that the wheels are replaced by skis and the snow bike rider also wears small skis. Snowbikes are for downhill only.

Popularity
Skibobs were originally designed as means of transport in the Alps and it wasn't until the 1950s that the activities potential as a sport was first reconised.

Location
Skibike racing is very similar to Alpine Ski racing with all the same disciplines (Slalom, Giant Slalom, Parallel Slalom, Super-G and Downhill), and uses similar pistes for racecourses.

Description
Snowbikes are essentially bikes that have skis instead of wheels. There are two skis, one in the back and one in the front. The front ski is attached to the handlebars for steering. snowbikes are for downhill only.
The rider sits astride the skibob, just like a bike, but the seating position is much closer to the ground, and rather than pedals, the rider wears a short pair of foot skis to assist with their balance.

Potential
The international governing body for the sport, the Fédération Internationale de Skibob, organize a World Championships every year. There is also a World Cup circuit, similar to that of Alpine Skiing.

Closely Related Activities
Skiing 553, Snowboarding 571, Bob Run Biking 75, Ski Bike Surfing 549, Alpine Skiing 551, Sledging 833, Fun tobogganing 608,

Cost
A Skibob rider wears normal ski wear, although more water resistent clothing is recommended as the rider is closer to the ground than a typical skier and is more likely to pick up snow.

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