Shweeb Racer, pedal monorail racing
We've seen plenty of quirky pedal cars, but very few as fun as this pedal monorail. Even races are disputed.
In German, the word Schwabe means hung, suspended. So Shweeb Racer seems like a fitting name for these pedal monorails that you can even race with.
It is an idea of ​​the Velocity Valley leisure park, located in Rotorua, in New Zealand. There you can practice various high-risk sports such as jumping rope, skydiving, or zero gravity. But the most original experience is these pedal monorails, an invention that Google itself awarded a few years ago for its value as a future transport vehicle.
The truth is that the name completely defines the vehicle. It is a capsule for a person who pedals on a rail.
This Shweeb Racer can run at a top speed of 50 km / h if you can pedal at that world record-breaking bike pace. Fortunately, as you can see in the video, the pedal monorail slides smoothly and it doesn't seem like much effort is needed to move forward.
There is no age to use it: only a few body requirements to be able to move it, especially when it comes to ascending. The pilot must measure at least 1.30 meters, and weigh 20 kilos. So kids can use it.
The fun is participating in pedal monorail races. Two vehicles can compete with each other in races on two 200-meter-long rails, which cross each other several times, at different heights.
The race consists of three laps, and the world record is 1 minute and 3 seconds. But considering that the entrance costs around 30 euros, it may not be convenient to run too much. It is more important to pedal quietly and enjoy the scenery ...
On average, the ride time of the attraction reaches 15 minutes, which seems a bit more reasonable.
If you ever go on vacation to Rotorua in New Zealand, you have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience. It is the only pedal-operated monorail facility in the world.