>>2028147>It's a great replacement/complement to ridingIt's the other way around. Riding is a great replacement for skiing when there's no snow. :D Johannes HK rides in the off-season, for one.
I think cycling can really be beneficial for skiing. I spent a fair amount of time leaning trials basics last summer and now I feel like I'm able to glide on one ski in V2 alternate far longer than ever before.