# Bicycle-Sled Hybrids The Snow Cycle is a Slick Ride for Speeding Down Hills By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-cycle References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5719634/do-you-have-the-guts-to-drive-this-snow-cycle-down-a-mountain) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com) If you're feeling a bit daredevil-ish this winter season, I suggest trying the Snow Cycle. This innovative transportation piece looks like a bicycle that has had its tire replaced by skis, having you speeding down hills in no time. Brought to you by Hammacher Schlemmer, the Snow Cycle is rather intriguing. It also comes with [blades for your feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox) in order to stabilize the ride. With its padded seat and adjustable t-bar steering handle, you'll be in for the ride of your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Winter Sports Hybrid Transportation:** Combine elements of different winter sports equipment to create innovative and exciting new methods of transportation in snowy environments. - **Adrenaline-inducing Bicycle Modifications:** Modify traditional bicycles with unique and daring features to offer riders an experience that is both thrilling and original. - **Winter Sports-inspired Outdoor Gear:** Take inspiration from winter sports equipment to create new outdoor gear that is both functional and exciting. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods:** Design and manufacture hybrid sports equipment that combines elements of different winter sports for new and unique experiences. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Create new and exciting outdoor experiences for consumers by developing innovative winter sports-inspired transportation and gear. - **Extreme Sports:** Explore new avenues for extreme sports by developing daring modifications to traditional equipment, such as bicycles, to offer riders new and unique sensations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Dual-Mode Mobility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick.md) - [Featherweight Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-bikes.md) - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Compact Foldable City Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-cycle.md) - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md)