You Can Now Ride Bikes On The Ice At Beaver Creek

Bear Creek is giving people a new activity to try this winter: riding bikes on the ice.

"This is a new way to experience the outdoors in Beaver Creek Village," Sarah Innerarity, Beaver Creek Resort Company marketing and communications manager, told 9NEWS. "We have four ice bikes, so it's fun to see couples and families enjoying it together."

These ice bikes aren't like ordinary bikes. Although they have a seat and handlebar, there is only one rear wheel. A special blade that carves into the ice has replaced the other wheel so that people can turn on the rink.

"An ice bike looks like a beach cruiser but instead of the standard tires, it's got a custom fit blade so you can zip around the ice rink and get up some food speed actually on them," said Innerarity.

The bikes also have side platforms that keep riders from tipping over.

People can rent the ice bikes for $25 and get 30 minutes trying them out on the ice. Because they've been so popular, Bear Creek asks that people who want to ride them, make reservations on their website.

You can book your 30-minute slots here.

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