The Humble Velogemel
In these tough economic times, it could be a good opportunity to save money on your ski pass and jump on a (snow) bike instead. Well, probably not, but have you ever ridden on a velogemel?
Probably not (again), but the good news is that you can get on a Velgomel and even represent Britain (in your mind) in the up coming Velogemel World Championships all within the week?
The Velogemel was invented in the Swiss Jungfrau village of Grindelwald 100 years ago, first skiewd by a Brit about the same time who famously walked down the stairs of the hotel from his bedroom and outdoors with his skis strapped on. But back then the velogemel snow-bike, now Grindelwald's trademark, served as a means of transport in the snow.
Every year the Velogemel Championship takes place here, involving racing down a slope at high speed and the Velogemel World Championship were revived back in 1996 when the village celebrated 850 years. This year's race takes place on February 5th and is open to all comers.