Competition...
The thrill of victory... The agony of defeat... Since the formative years competing for the best cave (or best cave girl!), humans have responded fervently to their primal need for personal challenge. From simple survival to complex game-play, the human species has demonstrated a remarkable ability to confront and overcome challenging circumstances. Sports contests offer the opportunity to test skill, strength, stamina, and foremost... strength of will. They also provide a platform for molding personal values and attitudes, positive or negative. To face the dragon, to accept the challenge and transcend our comfort zone, to achieve our personal best, that's the measure of success. As the saying goes, it's not whether you win or lose, it's being in the game...~~R.R.
Links: Racing Related
Upcoming Events Schedule
• British Skibike Racing Site
• Federation Internationale de Skibob (FISB)
• Swiss Snow-Bike Team
Upcoming Events Schedule
• British Skibike Racing Site
• Federation Internationale de Skibob (FISB)
• Swiss Snow-
History
~~With the proliferation of ski areas in the 50's, 60's and 70's, the popularity of the sport continued to grow in Europe. Organized competition commenced during this time period with the first race being held in Obertauern, Austria in 1954. The Federation International de Skibob (FISB) was formed in 1961, resulting in the first World Championship contest in 1967. Continuing from this period until today, a series of FISB sanctioned international races have been held annually in Europe. The disciplines are analogous to alpine skiing: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Parallel Slalom, Super G and Downhill.
~~In America, skibiking enjoyed a period of relative popularity during the late 60's through the mid 70's. For further information see the USA-Retrospective page. Competition events were held throughout this period, culminating in an FISB sanctioned World Championship contest held at Mount Rose, Nevada in 1971. As a result of the late 90's skibiking renaissance, a competitive resurrection is occurring in the U.S. Beginning in 2003, contests have been held annually at the national Skibike Festival. However, new Xtreme events have been added, unique to America. Freestyle and Snowcross matches now take place to compliment traditional European gate racing. As the progression continues each season, and new race venue's come on line, it would be reasonable to expect a variety of creative new formats, a 2.5 hour mogul Enduro was held in 2005. The fire has been re-ignited, momentum is building. How long until America can again be competitive internationally in traditional events? Will the U.S. lead the world in Xtreme contests? Will spaceship earth continue to fly? Questions, questions...
~~With the proliferation of ski areas in the 50's, 60's and 70's, the popularity of the sport continued to grow in Europe. Organized competition commenced during this time period with the first race being held in Obertauern, Austria in 1954. The Federation International de Skibob (FISB) was formed in 1961, resulting in the first World Championship contest in 1967. Continuing from this period until today, a series of FISB sanctioned international races have been held annually in Europe. The disciplines are analogous to alpine skiing: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Parallel Slalom, Super G and Downhill.
~~In America, skibiking enjoyed a period of relative popularity during the late 60's through the mid 70's. For further information see the USA-
Event Results
Note: Expanded coverage (w/photos) of some of the races can be found in the individual event reports linked from the "Features" section.
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EVENT: Telluride SkiBike Festival
LOCATION: Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado
DATE: February 28, 2005
CONTESTS:
Enduro: 2.5 hours (laps)- moguls, groomers
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RESULTS:
1st - Neal Mathews (Brenter) 17 laps
2nd - Chris Marriott (Brenter) 16 laps
LOCATION: Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado
DATE: February 28, 2005
CONTESTS:
Enduro: 2.5 hours (laps)-
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RESULTS:
1st -
2nd -
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| # | Name (Alphabetical) | Brand | Slalom | F | Downhill | F |
| 25 | Cathy Bonang | Brenter | 68.3 | 22 | MPH 43 | 7 |
| 51 | Joey Bonang | Brenter | 59.33 | 13 | 44 | 6 |
| 67 | Jeff Cain | K2 | 62.37 | 17 | ||
| 62 | Ryan Cullinen | Koski | 60.04 | 14 | 50 | 1 |
| 60 | Nick Ehrhardt | Brenter | 57.89 | 12 | 45 | 5 |
| 17 | Brian Fasterling | Brenter | 55.48 | 8 | 43 | 7 |
| 16 | David Gonzalez | Custom/Hari | 81.24 | 23 | 46 | 4 |
| 55 | Matt Hanson | WinterXbike | 52.91 | 4 | 46 | 4 |
| 18 | Randy Johnson | Brenter | 65.42 | 19 | 43 | 7 |
| 53 | Don Koski | Koski | 40 | 10 | ||
| 61 | Chris Marriott | Brenter | 55.25 | 7 | 41 | 9 |
| 20 | Mike McMechen | Custom | 67 | 21 | ||
| 22 | Roy Meiworm | Brenter | 52.3 | 3 | ||
| 63 | Ron Mickelberry | Hari/K2 | 55.54 | 9 | 45 | 5 |
| 58 | Loren Ostler | Koski | 63.15 | 18 | 49 | 2 |
| 19 | Fred Petersen | Brenter | 45 | 5 | ||
| 54 | Rod Ratzlaff | Brenter | 55.76 | 10 | 46 | 4 |
| 52 | Bob Rau | Brenter | 53.71 | 5 | 46 | 4 |
| 23 | William Ryan | Brenter | 60.28 | 15 | 42 | 8 |
| 21 | Ed Snyder | Custom | 66.11 | 20 | ||
| 24 | Mike Sparkman | Brenter | 60.48 | 16 | ||
| 59 | Matt Stoumen | Koski | 54.73 | 6 | 50 | 1 |
| 66 | Luke Van Maldeghem | K2 | 48.62 | 1 | 48 | 3 |
| 65 | Gus Ward | K2 | 48 | 3 | ||
| 56 | Hillary Wolfe | Brenter | 57.52 | 11 | ||
| 57 | Travis Wolfe | Brenter | 50.01 | 2 |