Video from Saturday's skibike racing down the 7-Mile run on Berthoud Pass are starting to filter in.
The course had varying degrees of difficulty. It ranged from deep and steep powder to nearly flat forest service roads. Listening to the participants the number one obstacle were the many tree branches.
Skibikers could choose from a number of lines to take down 7-Mile. It appears that the favored lines had the most tree branches.
In Eric's video, the tree branches slap loudly against his full face helmet. In all, it was a fun time.
The shortest recorded time to descend the length of 7-Mile by skibike was just over 10 minutes by Devin Lenz. He fell twice in the process.
The video also captures the skibikers hucking off the jump that Devin built at his shop.
Video by Eric Internicola
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The First Annual Berthoud Pass Downhill Skibike Race and Huckfest
Fresh powder and cool temperatures greeted skibikers on Berthoud Pass on Saturday April 30, 2011. Cars packed with eager participants in the first ever downhill ski bike race down 7 Mile started arriving at 7 AM.
Devin Lenz and crew arrived around 8:00 am and immediately started shoveling out a spot near the U.S. Forest Service warming hut. After shoveling out a staging area and race start, a stream of skibikes and other equipment erupted from the Lenz Sport trailer.
Around 9 am the first group of skibikers got a tour of the 7 Mile Run by Devin Lenz. The group got shuttle rides back up the pass from volunteers with pickup trucks. Ski bikers had a choice of four guided tours before the racing began.
After touring the race route, participants got to munch down on hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, chips, and beans. A few skiers and snowboarders touring Berthoud Pass came over to socialize and learn more about skibiking.
After eating, most skibikers started prepping their bikes for the afternoon racing. Devin Lenz then gave a run down on the race format, had racers signup, and then issued race bibs.
In all, sixteen people officially signed up for the inaugual run. Participants came from around the Front Range of Colorado, Durango, New Mexico, and Wyoming. There was a strong contingent of skibike instructors from Winter Park Resort, riders from Pedal the Peaks in Durango, and SkiBikeFun.com from New Mexico.
Racers were then lined up according to race bib and started every 2 minutes. Final times were recorded at first curve at the bottom of Berthoud Pass. Each racer got one run. While helmets were not required, everyone wore one for self preservation.
Racers battled 2 feet of fresh powder, some narrow lines, steeps, trees, tree branches, and all manner of backcountry skibiking. Most survived unscathed while one rider trimmed a 1.5 inch diameter tree branch with his full face helmet.
Riders were shuttled back up to the top of the pass for the jumping contest. After moving and setting up the ramp in the area below the warming hut, contestants worked up the courage to ride the ramp. Skiers and snowboarders tried out the ramp too.
About seven ski bikers decided to enter the jumping contest. There were a few backslaps, a handlebar ejection, and some tomahawks. No one got hurt.
Everyone then retired to the Berthoud Pass parking lot for the awards ceremony. Devin Lenz won the DH and Cliff from Pedal the Peaks in Durango won the jumping contest.
More photos from the event can be found here.
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Devin Lenz and crew arrived around 8:00 am and immediately started shoveling out a spot near the U.S. Forest Service warming hut. After shoveling out a staging area and race start, a stream of skibikes and other equipment erupted from the Lenz Sport trailer.
Around 9 am the first group of skibikers got a tour of the 7 Mile Run by Devin Lenz. The group got shuttle rides back up the pass from volunteers with pickup trucks. Ski bikers had a choice of four guided tours before the racing began.
After touring the race route, participants got to munch down on hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, chips, and beans. A few skiers and snowboarders touring Berthoud Pass came over to socialize and learn more about skibiking.
After eating, most skibikers started prepping their bikes for the afternoon racing. Devin Lenz then gave a run down on the race format, had racers signup, and then issued race bibs.
In all, sixteen people officially signed up for the inaugual run. Participants came from around the Front Range of Colorado, Durango, New Mexico, and Wyoming. There was a strong contingent of skibike instructors from Winter Park Resort, riders from Pedal the Peaks in Durango, and SkiBikeFun.com from New Mexico.
Racers were then lined up according to race bib and started every 2 minutes. Final times were recorded at first curve at the bottom of Berthoud Pass. Each racer got one run. While helmets were not required, everyone wore one for self preservation.
Racers battled 2 feet of fresh powder, some narrow lines, steeps, trees, tree branches, and all manner of backcountry skibiking. Most survived unscathed while one rider trimmed a 1.5 inch diameter tree branch with his full face helmet.
Riders were shuttled back up to the top of the pass for the jumping contest. After moving and setting up the ramp in the area below the warming hut, contestants worked up the courage to ride the ramp. Skiers and snowboarders tried out the ramp too.
About seven ski bikers decided to enter the jumping contest. There were a few backslaps, a handlebar ejection, and some tomahawks. No one got hurt.
Everyone then retired to the Berthoud Pass parking lot for the awards ceremony. Devin Lenz won the DH and Cliff from Pedal the Peaks in Durango won the jumping contest.
More photos from the event can be found here.
© 2011 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, April 27, 2011
Ski bike manufacturer Devin Lenz interviewed by Vail Plum TV
Back in 2008, Vail Plum TV managed to score an interview with the camera-shy skibike builder Devin Lenz.
In the interview Devin reveals how he got interested in riding and making skibikes. Along the way, one interviewer learns how to ski bike on the ski slopes of Copper Mountain.
Ray Suder also explains his skibiking history and how he transitioned from 'foot-ski' skibikes to 'peg' skibikes.
While the guys play around and do some crashing around in the video, they are all really expert skibikers and can hit everything on the hill.
Unfortunately, peg ski bikes are now banned from Copper Mountain. Too bad. Lenz Sport skibikes are available for lessons and rental exclusively at Winter Park Resort.
Private lessons and demos are available through Lenz Sport representatives with prior arrangement at select Colorado ski resorts.
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In the interview Devin reveals how he got interested in riding and making skibikes. Along the way, one interviewer learns how to ski bike on the ski slopes of Copper Mountain.
Ray Suder also explains his skibiking history and how he transitioned from 'foot-ski' skibikes to 'peg' skibikes.
While the guys play around and do some crashing around in the video, they are all really expert skibikers and can hit everything on the hill.
Unfortunately, peg ski bikes are now banned from Copper Mountain. Too bad. Lenz Sport skibikes are available for lessons and rental exclusively at Winter Park Resort.
Private lessons and demos are available through Lenz Sport representatives with prior arrangement at select Colorado ski resorts.
© 2011 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.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
More action from the 2008 Durango Skibike Festival
In 2008 skibikers and skibike manufacturers descended upon Durango Mountain Resort to ride the fresh powder. Really deep and fresh powder.
Skibikers on Koski Monotracs and Lenz Sport Alpine Brawlers tackled the steeps, moguls, half pipe, and jumps. Since they were laughing alot, one can assume they had a fun time.
This is Devin Lenz's favorite video from that skibike festival.
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Skibikers on Koski Monotracs and Lenz Sport Alpine Brawlers tackled the steeps, moguls, half pipe, and jumps. Since they were laughing alot, one can assume they had a fun time.
This is Devin Lenz's favorite video from that skibike festival.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Lenz Sport Skibikes goes skibiking in 2008
Back in 2008, Lenz Sport Skibikes traveled to Buttermilk, Snowmass, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Winter Park Resort, and Copper Mountain and documented their activities. In some scenes you'll see some of the Winter X Games banners at Buttermilk.
Peg skibikes are still welcome at all the above Colorado ski resorts except for Copper Mountain. Skibikes were banned from Copper Mountain starting with the 2010-11 ski season.
The below video captures Devin riding in moguls, over jumps, and in the half pipe.
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Peg skibikes are still welcome at all the above Colorado ski resorts except for Copper Mountain. Skibikes were banned from Copper Mountain starting with the 2010-11 ski season.
The below video captures Devin riding in moguls, over jumps, and in the half pipe.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Biskit teaches skibiking at Winter Park Resort in February 2011
Biskit took a few never-evers out on the Lenz Sport ski bikes in February 2011 on the slopes of Winter Park Resort. Winter Park Resort is the only ski resort that teaches and rents Lenz Sport ski bikes.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Jason Wilber goes skibiking at Winter Park Resort
In 2008, Jason Wilber and the gang from Lenz Sport Skibikes went skibiking around Winter Park Resort on a powder day. They hit the trees, jumps, and maybe snuck into the terrain park.
Skibike lessons and rentals are now available through the Ski & Ride School at Winter Park Resort. Lessons and a skibike license are required before one can rent a skibike.
Skibikes are currently allowed everywhere but the terrain park at Winter Park Resort. There are plenty of hits and features if you know where to look.
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Skibike lessons and rentals are now available through the Ski & Ride School at Winter Park Resort. Lessons and a skibike license are required before one can rent a skibike.
Skibikes are currently allowed everywhere but the terrain park at Winter Park Resort. There are plenty of hits and features if you know where to look.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
2008 Skibike Festival at Durango Mountain Resort
Devin and the gang headed down to Durango, Colorado in 2008 for the annual Skibike Festival that is held there. It is the largest festival of its kind. Skibike manufacturers come and let the public demo their skibikes with a valid ski bike license.
Durango Mountain Resort allows skibiking on most of its slopes. They aren't allowed in the terrain parks now. The skibikes are only allowed on specific chair lifts too.
There was fresh snowfall in 2008 for the festival and the guys made the most of it. This is one of two video's documenting their adventures.
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Durango Mountain Resort allows skibiking on most of its slopes. They aren't allowed in the terrain parks now. The skibikes are only allowed on specific chair lifts too.
There was fresh snowfall in 2008 for the festival and the guys made the most of it. This is one of two video's documenting their adventures.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Skibiking with Jason Wilber
Jason Wilber was one of the first downhill mountain bikers to take on skibiking. I'd say he mastered it pretty quickly.
In 2008, Lenz Sport Skibikes shot a few video of Jason and company riding Lenz Sport Alpine Brawlers riding around Winter Park Resort and Keystone Ski Resort. It looks like they had a blast.
If you don't like Snoop Dogg rapping, the background music may turn you off. Just set your iTunes to play something else. The skibiking is pretty neat.
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In 2008, Lenz Sport Skibikes shot a few video of Jason and company riding Lenz Sport Alpine Brawlers riding around Winter Park Resort and Keystone Ski Resort. It looks like they had a blast.
If you don't like Snoop Dogg rapping, the background music may turn you off. Just set your iTunes to play something else. The skibiking is pretty neat.
Jason Wilber Skibike Demo Reel p.1 from Scott Wilson on Vimeo.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Skibiking on Berthoud Pass - 7 Mile
In the spring of 2010, Devin and a bunch of friends went skibiking on Berthoud Pass near Winter Park Resort in Colorado. Yes, they went backcountry on ski bikes.
After working on their skibike technique at Winter Park Resort, they loaded up the ski bikes and went to the top of the Pass. From the results, I'd say they had alot of fun.
Lenz Sport Skibike - 7 Mile Run from Trevor Martin on Vimeo.
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After working on their skibike technique at Winter Park Resort, they loaded up the ski bikes and went to the top of the Pass. From the results, I'd say they had alot of fun.
Lenz Sport Skibike - 7 Mile Run from Trevor Martin on Vimeo.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Brandon Schmit ski biking at Arapahoe Basin, Berthoud Pass, Jones Pass, Whistler, and that other place that now bans them
If you want to see where freestyle skibiking is going, check out Brandon Schmit's video on Vimeo from a few months ago. Guaranteed you won't believe what you are seeing.
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Brandon Schmit 2009/2010 Snowbike Season from Brandon Schmit on Vimeo.
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