# The Sky Cycle Pedal-Powered Roller Coaster By Trendopoly | Published 2007-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sky-cycle-pedal-powered-roller-coaster References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/03/look_ma_no_hands_2.html) & [funtime.blogbugs.org](http://funtime.blogbugs.org/552046/Funny-Ride-in-Japan.html) The Sky Cycle is a human pedal-powered [roller coaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens) at an amusement park in Japan. Rather than simply closing your eyes and screaming for the duration of the ride, the only way off, is to pedal you way to the finish! **Implications** - When it comes to [interactive rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-amusement-ride), the Skycycle takes the cake. If you wanted to hop on this particular ride, you would first need to make your way over to Okayama, Japan and find the Washuzan Highland Park. Not only do you get an invigorating thrill being high above the treetops, but you can also get a pretty good workout having to [pedal your way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-your-fitness) to it on the tracks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Rides:** The Skycycle offers a unique level of interactivity for amusement park goers, opening up opportunities for more pedal-powered rides. - **Eco-friendly Attractions:** Pedal-powered rides like the Skycycle offer an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional amusement park attractions. - **Fitness-based Entertainment:** The Skycycle provides an opportunity for amusement parks to incorporate fitness and exercise into their entertainment offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Amusement Parks:** Amusement parks can utilize pedal-power technology to create unique, interactive rides like the Skycycle. - **Green Technology:** Companies in the green technology industry can explore opportunities to introduce pedal-power technology in eco-friendly entertainment. - **Fitness Industry:** The Skycycle could be a stepping stone for the fitness industry to revolutionize the way people exercise by creating fun and engaging workout experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Amusement Park Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-the-ride.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Seat-Free Spin Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martoni-cardio-speeder.md) - [Stunning Spokeless Ferris Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-ring.md) - [Lightweight Four-Wheeled Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle.md)