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BIKEBOARDS FOR ALL BIKES
It’s not the bike or brand that matters, but the adventures you can create with any bike! Take your outdoor snow adventures to the next level with BikeBoards. The new fun for winter biking!
Snow Conditions.
I have ridden in all types of snow, from hard-pack to wet conditions to easy powder fun! Naturally letting air out of the tires will make it a little easier to ride, that is until you struggle, and dig yourself deeper, until you reach a firm base. Years of riding have taught me one thing, I know snow and BikeBoards will change the way you ride on any bike. Lets go for a ride!
Bikeboard Fun: Thanks to the Beast from the East
(Article from dannywilson.net)
Well the Beast from the East arrived bringing a lot of snow with it. That gave me the perfect opportunity to head out with Sam Peel and Amanda for a play in the snow on the seriously fun Bikeboards
What are Bikeboards?
Bikeboards are an invention from the states that are different to conventional ski bikes. The involve a board that can be bought to fit any tyre size from skinny tyres through to fat bikes. They are basically proper snowboards in a miniature version with real edges etc. The have mounting brackets that are precision made to ensure the fit is correct. You can either use just a single board of the front so you can still pedal around or go for two boards and be in a constant drift when going downhill, just the way i like it.
We headed up on to the Pennies facing fierce winds and mini blizzards along the way. Along with some waist high snow drifts. That might not sound like much to people in the Alps but its a lot for where I live. The wind chill was -17c on the day so wrapping up warm was essential. Eventually we found a hill that seemed worthy and got to the fun part with frozen beards all round, apart from Amanda of course.
It took us a few goes to get up to speed and pack the snow a little for the boards to work at their best, but once they did it was smiles all round. Have a look at the video to get an idea of the fun we had and get a closer look at the Bikeboards. Make sure you go and check them out at www.bikeboards.net
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BIKEBOARDS!
BikeBoards takes an adventure with inspiring athlete Chris Hoy!
Sir Chris Hoy, a 6 time Olympic Champion, 11 time World Champion Track Cyclist and founder of Hoy Bikes is dedicating himself to a new challenge and epic bike adventure. Chris is training on Icelandic glaciers in preparation for an 1800 km crossing of Antarctica. Chris’s training has already included his first time ever skiing with a twist, using a BikeBoard on his fat bike to tackle the heavy snow.
Click HERE for latest video on twitter!
For another quick read check out this article at: www.scotsman.com Chris Hoy article
Continue to follow Chris Hoy’s adventure on FB: Chris-Hoy-266859719526, Twitter: @chrishoy and Instagram: chrishoy1
Welcome to Our New Blog!
Take a mental moment with BikeBoards and check out our Entrepreneur interview with Tim Laskis. Join The Tim Laskis Show podcast on ITunes for more great conversations with entrepreneurs. Tim’s interviews are like having a relaxed conversation with friends that can help boost your positive energy while offering tools to get through real challenges. I highly recommend subscribing to Tim’s podcast to make a regular habit of taking a mental moment that can turn around your entire day. You will definitely catch a smile, discover great advice and useful tools to stay motivated and confident.
BIKE & CARGO TRAILERS
BikeBoards are a great tool for making sure your cargo trailer doesn’t weigh you down in the snow. Whether heading into the backcountry with your cargo for snow camping, hunting, or other transport, you can convert your wheeled cargo trailer for snow without taking off the wheels.
Adventurers push the limits and the boundaries, but to reach new limits being prepared is paramount. One of our greatest inspirations is Karl Bushby, adventurer and author, who set his own challenge to be the first person to completely walk an unbroken path around the world. We continue to be inspired by dreamers and explorers alike that can never be deterred from reaching their goal.
For more about Karl Bushby, check out these links:
Adaptive Sports Equipment
For questions or comments regarding adaptive sports equipment applications, please contact us at: [email protected]
Our wheel ski product design is for use on any wheeled vehicle, from all-terrain handcycles to wheelchairs. We are excited to share more about what we have to come and we will be posting updates here and on our blog. It is our goal for anyone to be able to take their favorite ride wherever they want to go. Adaptive sports equipment is incredibly expensive, and use is often limited to a specific design and function. Current equipment either has wheels or skis, requiring investments in multiple pieces of equipment. One piece of equipment should have multiple uses, be simple to use, and cost effective. We welcome any feedback you have to offer anytime about where you want to go and how you want to ride.
We would like to thank the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) for testing our BikeBoards and providing feedback on the benefits and usefulness of the BikeBoards ski kits for enabling snow access for all abilities. We are grateful for the their review and demonstrated support!
For more resources in adaptive sports equipment check out this link: http://www.sportsabilities.com/#!adaptive-equipment/coda
SportsAbilities is a resource for people with physical disabilities to find recreational, advocacy, support, and adaptive sporting activities in the nation.
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BIKEBOARDS CONGRATULATES BART ADAPTIVE CENTER WITH BROMLEY MOUNTAIN, VT!!!
THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING OUR BIKEBOARDS ACCESS CHALLENGE
BikeBoards is providing 4 BikeBoards to Bart Adaptive Center and Bromley Mountain, the first resort willing to match us by providing access to general snow areas and trails at the resort for anyone needing wheelchair assistance. Thank you for helping us open up snow areas and trails for everyone to enjoy the wintry outdoors!
Juno Boman
“Why not get out and ride?”
Juno is a mountain bike athlete born in Gothenburg, Sweden. Juno started out back in the late 80’s and moved on to riding BMX and mountainbikes during the 90’s, and even spent a couple of years riding motocross. Juno left her hometown, and moved south of Stockholm to pursue music, releasing an album and playing with various music artists. After a car accident, Juno felt like something was missing in her life and returned to biking as part of her healing process.
“At first I got myself a DJ bike and in 2013 I had my main focus on Freeride/Downhill. For the first time in what seemed to be forever I felt that I could actually do something. I felt alive again.”
Juno’s favorite place to ride is Järvsö Bike Park, as well as local trails, and she likes to contribute to local trail building. Her goals for riding are to improve as much as she can in the sport and ride year around, in all conditions almost every day. Her goals also include traveling more to find new places to ride and to ride in different countries. As creative as our other members, Juno also shares a passion for photography and film making, doing her own shooting and editing, to connect with others and share her passion and love for biking.
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