Instead of motors, gears, pulleys, and chains propelling cars around the track, SkyCycle is powered by pedals. Not just any pedals, but pedals operated by the riders. It sounds boring at first thought, like a piece of playground equipment designed to amuse toddlers, but it?s already been called the most terrifying roller coaster on Earth.

The Seat

Conventional roller coaster seats are built out of heavy gauge steel or aluminum. Passengers are typically secured in place with both a lap belt and a shoulder harness. For extra security, a metal bar is locked into place diagonally to keep you inside if you happen to fly off the track and end up hurled into the atmosphere.
The ride typically takes about three minutes, though many riders have said it feels more like three hours. But on top of causing people to pedal and possibly pray, the most popular attraction at the Washuzan Highland amusement park in Okayama, Japan also provides one of the most fantastic views in the city, and of the dazzling islands that dot the nearby Seto Inland Sea.

If you fancy yourself a top-notch daredevil, testing your mettle on SkyCycle will certainly take you closer to the crown.

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