Lenz Sport is having their annual free skibike demo's at Winter Park Resort on January 30-31, 2012. If riders can pass the riding tests, they can get their skibike license for free at the end of the demo.
The Lenz Sport booth is being staffed by Winter Park Resort skibike instructors. Participants will need to preregister for a time slot as available spots fill up very quickly. Each time slot is limited to about 6 people.
Demo's will leave hourly. Participants will need to be at least 14 years of age and will need to sign a liability release waiver.
The demo booth will be set up in front of the West Portal Building. Lenz Sport Brawler and Launch skibikes will be available for demo. Demo's will go out in groups led by a Winter Park skibike instructor. A beginner skibike lesson will be part of the demo.
The demo and lessons are free but tips are greatly appreciated by the skibike instructors. They are donating their time and not being paid.
The SIA On-Snow show will be happening at the same time at Winter Park Resort. While SIA is closed to the general public, members can wander through the booths and look at next season's snowsport gear.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Why Americans call it a skibike instead of a snow bike
The term 'skibike' is now more common than the term 'snow bike' in North America. The reason - a certain Austrian skibike manufacturer of skibobs trademarked the term 'snowbike©'. From personal experience - they actively defend the trademark name useage too.
Rather than have a rabid USA skibob rep constantly pester me about it, I've taken to promoting the term skibike in all my writing. It's worked. Most everyone I know now calls them a skibike or ski bike. I doubt that can be trademarked at this point.
With a few exceptions, skibikers today are either peggers or a bobbers. Most members of the two camps would rather just get along with one another anyways. Heck, it's all about the fun in the end.
So they next time you see the terms 'skibiking, ski biking, skibike, skibikes, or maybe snow bike' on the web or print you now know the reason why North Americans have adopted the term.
Don't call a skibike a snowbike© or you too may have an overzealous skibob rep knocking at your door. I now deliberately leave a space when using the term 'snow bike' so I don't have some legal notice appear in my mailbox or get an email from someone with their panties in a bind. ;)
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Rather than have a rabid USA skibob rep constantly pester me about it, I've taken to promoting the term skibike in all my writing. It's worked. Most everyone I know now calls them a skibike or ski bike. I doubt that can be trademarked at this point.
With a few exceptions, skibikers today are either peggers or a bobbers. Most members of the two camps would rather just get along with one another anyways. Heck, it's all about the fun in the end.
So they next time you see the terms 'skibiking, ski biking, skibike, skibikes, or maybe snow bike' on the web or print you now know the reason why North Americans have adopted the term.
Don't call a skibike a snowbike© or you too may have an overzealous skibob rep knocking at your door. I now deliberately leave a space when using the term 'snow bike' so I don't have some legal notice appear in my mailbox or get an email from someone with their panties in a bind. ;)
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Beware of BadAzBikes.com for Lenz Sport skibikes or mountain bikes
BadAzBikes.com is a scraper scam website that does not have any Lenz Sport skibikes or mountain bikes from Devin Lenz. Do not send them any money.
The BadAzBikes.com has scraped the Lenz Sport website of its photos and content without the permission or authorization of Lenz Sport. At the least, this website is highly guilty of copyright infringement.
Do not order any Lenz Sport skibikes, or mountain bikes from BadAzBikes. Devin Lenz contacted me and told me about this website. He said he has no business relationship with that website. He's in the process of contacting the authorities about this website.
The Lenz Sport skibike and mountain bike pictures are stolen and the pricing listed on the website are inaccurate for Lenz Sport skibikes or mountain bikes. Devin is not making skibikes or mountain bikes for BadAzBikes.com. Period.
The only reseller that Devin Lenz works with is SkiBikeFun.com. Devin Lenz sells his skibikes and mountain bikes directly to consumers from the http://www.lenzsport.com/ website.
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
The BadAzBikes.com has scraped the Lenz Sport website of its photos and content without the permission or authorization of Lenz Sport. At the least, this website is highly guilty of copyright infringement.
Do not order any Lenz Sport skibikes, or mountain bikes from BadAzBikes. Devin Lenz contacted me and told me about this website. He said he has no business relationship with that website. He's in the process of contacting the authorities about this website.
The Lenz Sport skibike and mountain bike pictures are stolen and the pricing listed on the website are inaccurate for Lenz Sport skibikes or mountain bikes. Devin is not making skibikes or mountain bikes for BadAzBikes.com. Period.
The only reseller that Devin Lenz works with is SkiBikeFun.com. Devin Lenz sells his skibikes and mountain bikes directly to consumers from the http://www.lenzsport.com/ website.
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Facebook Skibike Group
If you want to connect with skibikers from around the world, come visit the Snow Biking / Ski Biking Group Facebook page. It can be found at https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/6592654004/?notif_t=group_activity
Members discuss ski resort access, skibike construction, ask for advice, or show pictures of their bikes. Peggers and Bobbers are welcome.
It's an open group so anyone can join. Most discussions are in English but there is some French and German. Don't be shy. One can add photos and video.
Be aware that not all members are respectful to other members or like listening to other points of view on this forum. Like snowboarding, the young park rats can be hot-headed and immature.
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Members discuss ski resort access, skibike construction, ask for advice, or show pictures of their bikes. Peggers and Bobbers are welcome.
It's an open group so anyone can join. Most discussions are in English but there is some French and German. Don't be shy. One can add photos and video.
Be aware that not all members are respectful to other members or like listening to other points of view on this forum. Like snowboarding, the young park rats can be hot-headed and immature.
© 2012 G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to G. Kunkel and A Colorado Skibiker Goes Skibiking with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
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