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Maker Faire Austin 2007
Cycle Circus Austin
Bicycle billboard, cargo bicycles, and super-size bicycle taxis carry passengers to destinations at the Faire and beyond! Puppetry, parade floats, music and other theatrics bring to life giant bicycles, trailers, tricycles and other human-powered creations!
Web site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclecircus/
Topic(s): Arts | Engineering | Science
Tags: human power, bicycles, cycle circus, puppetry, theatrics
About the Maker(s)
Cycle Circus Austin Cycle Circus Austin’s goal is to inspire the Austin community by creating unique human powered vehicles, bicycle based theatrical performances and educational programs for youth through our Tools for Life bicycle repair and community outreach classes. Cycle Circus Austin has been inspiring awe and wonder in the Austin community and internationally for the past five years. We have worked extensively with international groups such as Tropazancos Cubensi from la Habana, Cuba as well as performing and teaching theatre and mask workshops throughout Mexico and the U.S. We work to celebrate, promote and go far beyond the ordinary with human powered transportation and puppetry while bringing an element of fun and amazement to youth and adults alike. Our work involves the creation of giant mobile cycle puppets, music and theatre, moved entirely via the simple rotation of pedals turned by human feet. Have you ever seen a 17ft. butterfly? Have you ever seen a 17 ft. butterfly carrying a five person band, pedaled by one woman? That is Cycle Circus Austin!
Maker Faire is sponsored by:
10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
Avoid the lines: buy tickets in advance!
Tickets available online or at the Austin Children's Museum
