RIDING TUTORIALS

Skibike and Snowbike Riding Tutorials

RIDING TUTORIALS

Skibike and Snowbike Riding Tutorials

How to brake

Without traditional brakes, braking is similar to skiing or snowboarding: instead of pulling a lever, you turn the bike sideways. Start with a gentle handlebar input and turn your upper body in the direction you want to go, causing the rear ski to drift. More weight on the front makes turning easier. Adjust your body and handlebar angle to control rotation. Let the movements feel natural. Take some time to practice and adjust as this is the fundamental technique to riding Weissbach.

How to brake

Without traditional brakes, braking is similar to skiing or snowboarding: instead of pulling a lever, you turn the bike sideways. Start with a gentle handlebar input and turn your upper body in the direction you want to go, causing the rear ski to drift. More weight on the front makes turning easier. Adjust your body and handlebar angle to control rotation. Let the movements feel natural. Take some time to practice and adjust as this is the fundamental technique to riding Weissbach.

How to do turns

Your speed and direction are managed through two primary techniques.
Drifting and carving.

Drifting is a controlled slide, similar to braking. Turn your upper body and handlebars in the desired direction to initiate a drift.

Carving allows you to do turns without drifting. Lean the bike inward and apply pressure to the inner footpeg, letting the ski edges guide the turn. Keep the handlebars straight and the weight centered.

Edgecontrol is essential and ultimately determines wether you drift or carve.
More inner edge engagement means carving while less encourages drift.

How to do turns

Your speed and direction are managed through two primary techniques.
Drifting and carving.

Drifting is a controlled slide, similar to braking. Turn your upper body and handlebars in the desired direction to initiate a drift.

Carving allows you to do turns without drifting. Lean the bike inward and apply pressure to the inner footpeg, letting the ski edges guide the turn. Keep the handlebars straight and the weight centered.

Edgecontrol is essential and ultimately determines wether you drift or carve.
More inner edge engagement means carving while less encourages drift.

SKILIFT TUTORIALS

SKILIFT TUTORIALS

Skibike and Snowbike Riding Tutorials

T-bar lift

Position yourself and your weissbach bike under the tow rope. Already place one foot on the footpeg while maintaining balance with the other one. Reach for the T-Bar and place it against the back of your thighs. Then place your second foot on the peg and move your hand around the T-bar to hold your bike.

Maintain balance and control to ensure a safe and smooth ascent. Keep your feet on the footpegs and both hands on the handlebars during the entire ride. If you feel comfortable, you can also sit down on the saddle to relax and have energy for the next downhill ride.

When exiting, wait until the slope straightens out before releasing the handle. This way, there is no tension on the rope, making it much easier to release the T-bar.
If you wanna share the ride with another skier, the same beforehand described steps apply and maintaining balance is even easier.Before using a lift the first time, be sure you already have basic bike control and already learned the techniques of braking and doing turns

T-bar lift

Position yourself and your weissbach bike under the tow rope. Already place one foot on the footpeg while maintaining balance with the other one. Reach for the T-Bar and place it against the back of your thighs. Then place your second foot on the peg and move your hand around the T-bar to hold your bike.

Maintain balance and control to ensure a safe and smooth ascent. Keep your feet on the footpegs and both hands on the handlebars during the entire ride. If you feel comfortable, you can also sit down on the saddle to relax and have energy for the next downhill ride.

When exiting, wait until the slope straightens out before releasing the handle. This way, there is no tension on the rope, making it much easier to release the T-bar.
If you wanna share the ride with another skier, the same beforehand described steps apply and maintaining balance is even easier.Before using a lift the first time, be sure you already have basic bike control and already learned the techniques of braking and doing turns

Chairlift

Place your Weissbach bike between your legs and move to the entry position of the lift. Choose the left or right outside seat for some extra space and comfort. When sitting down, grab the bike at the saddle and simply wait until you move forward. Raise the front of the bike up to ensure sufficient ground clearance and to make it easier to lower the safety bar.

While riding up you can rest the frame of your bike on the chairlift footrests.

Keep an eye on the exit and prepare early to raise the front of the bike up again.

Place the bike on the ground when exiting the chairlift, take two quick steps, and hop onto the bike. This way, you'll be the first one off the lift and ready to enjoy the next downhill ride.

Chairlift

Place your Weissbach bike between your legs and move to the entry position of the lift. Choose the left or right outside seat for some extra space and comfort. When sitting down, grab the bike at the saddle and simply wait until you move forward. Raise the front of the bike up to ensure sufficient ground clearance and to make it easier to lower the safety bar.

While riding up you can rest the frame of your bike on the chairlift footrests.

Keep an eye on the exit and prepare early to raise the front of the bike up again.

Place the bike on the ground when exiting the chairlift, take two quick steps, and hop onto the bike. This way, you'll be the first one off the lift and ready to enjoy the next downhill ride.

Gondola

Position the bike vertically in front of you and turn the handlebars 180 degrees. This way it takes up minimal space and is compact to handle. Just like when skiing, you should pay attention to your surroundings.

As soon as your front ski is in the gondola, rotate the handlebars slightly to fit the door easily. Place your bike in front of your seat.

Before using a lift the first time, be sure you already have basic bike control and already learned the techniques of braking and doing turns. Of which you find the tutorials here.

Click here to watch a tutorial on how to ride the Chairlift and the T-barlift
If you are going up for the first time, check in advance whether you can go down an easy slope. I recommend practicing the handling with your bike on flat terrain and pushing it up a few meters by hand to get the basic understanding of your bike before using the lift.

Gondola

Position the bike vertically in front of you and turn the handlebars 180 degrees. This way it takes up minimal space and is compact to handle. Just like when skiing, you should pay attention to your surroundings.

As soon as your front ski is in the gondola, rotate the handlebars slightly to fit the door easily. Place your bike in front of your seat.

Before using a lift the first time, be sure you already have basic bike control and already learned the techniques of braking and doing turns. Of which you find the tutorials here.

Click here to watch a tutorial on how to ride the Chairlift and the T-barlift
If you are going up for the first time, check in advance whether you can go down an easy slope. I recommend practicing the handling with your bike on flat terrain and pushing it up a few meters by hand to get the basic understanding of your bike before using the lift.