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About bikejor, dog scootering and skijor
Bikejor pairs a dog with a mountain bike, dog scootering pairs one or two dogs with an off-road scooter, and skijor links a dog to a skier. They are fast-paced disciplines within sleddog sport. Bikejor in the UK is raced at events most weekends from September to May, while skijor depends on snow, which is rare. This page explains the disciplines, who runs them and what to ask a breeder.
What this work involves
In bikejor, the dog runs ahead of a mountain bike, attached by an elasticated line to a special fitting on the front of the bike and wearing a pulling harness. Dog scootering uses a specially designed off-road scooter that the rider stands on; one or two dogs pull while the rider kicks and balances. Skijor links a cross-country skier to a dog by a line and needs snow.
The handler steers, brakes and keeps the pace safe for the dog. The dog must respond to directional commands, pass other teams calmly and hold a steady line. Races run on forest trails in cool weather, and good commands and focus matter as much as speed: practise passing other teams and distractions before you race.
Who trains and supplies these dogs in the UK
A bikejoring dog is bred by a private breeder and trained by its owner, usually with help from a local club that offers weekly training and the chance to try equipment before buying. No organisation supplies trained dogs.
The British Sleddog Sports Federation (BSSF), the national governing body for sleddog sports in Great Britain and a member of the International Federation of Sleddog Sports, runs bikejor and scooter classes at its races: one-dog bikejor classes and one-dog or two-dog scooter classes. Each has a Registered Nordic Breed class, for recognised Nordic sled dog breeds with a Kennel Club number, and an Open class for other dogs. Results count towards national rankings and National Championships. The BSSF says racing on snow happens in the UK at least once a year. Dogs must be 18 months old to race, or twelve months in the recreational class.
Breeds and lines
- German Shorthaired Pointer – a fast, athletic gundog with plenty of stamina.
- Eurohound – a crossbreed bred for sled-sport speed; not RKC recognised, so it races in open classes.
- Siberian Husky – eligible for Registered Nordic Breed classes when KC registered, and happiest in cold conditions.
- Border Collie – quick to learn directional commands.
Lighter, leggy dogs with stamina usually suit bikejor better than heavy or flat-faced breeds, which can struggle in warm conditions. Look for lines where the parents pull in harness and are sound, fit and steady around other dogs.
What to ask a breeder
- Do the parents run in bikejor, scooter or rig classes, and where do they compete?
- Are the pups KC registered, and would that make them eligible for Registered Nordic Breed classes?
- Have the parents been hip and elbow scored?
- How do the parents behave when passing other dogs at speed?
- At what age, and how, do you start young dogs in harness?
Frequently asked questions
How old does a dog need to be for bikejor?
The BSSF’s rules require dogs to be 18 months old for racing classes, or twelve months for the recreational class. Build up gradually, and ask your vet before starting a young or large-breed dog on sustained pulling work.
What bikejor harness does my dog need?
A well-fitted pulling harness, an elasticated line that absorbs shocks and a bike attachment that keeps the line clear of the front wheel. Wear a helmet, practise braking and try kit at a club before you buy.
Can I skijor in the UK?
Only occasionally. Skijor needs snow, and snow in Britain is unreliable, even in the Scottish Highlands; the BSSF says UK racing on snow happens at least once a year. Most skijor enthusiasts train on dry land with bikejor, dog scootering or canicross and travel for snow.
If you breed dogs whose puppies go on to bikejor, scooter or skijor, list your kennel on Canine Breeder and tell buyers about your dogs’ pulling record and aptitude.