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Human Powered, At The 2012 Maker Faire
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Bigtop Behind Gateway
A metal gateway labeled, "FBUC," was stuffed at the top with stuffed animals. A bicycle leaned against one of the gateway uprights.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 10:24:32 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4104 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Bubble Machine
A human powered bubble machine was one of the major delights that day for children.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 11:56:55 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4242 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Huge 4-Wheeled Bicycle
A huge, but old-fashioned, high-wheeled bicycle with 4-wheels toured the grounds all morning. This time ridden by a woman in 1800's attire, later by a man similarly old-timey dressed.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 12:13:44 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4271 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Whiskey Drome
The Whiskey Drome is "Homage to the turn of the century Velodrome that would travel the country to wow the populace with acts of 2-wheeled Daring-do. Specifically Keith's Bicycle Track of 1901."
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 12:19:24 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4285 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Ape Hanger Handlebars
A man, cheered on by his daughter, attempted to mount and ride a bicycle with ridiculously high "ape hanger" handlebars. As a side note, he did successfully ride a short distance after this shot was taken.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 12:37:33 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4307 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Self-Powered Merry-go-round
A modest, self-powered merry-go-round for the younger children. Even with one child absent, the ride still worked.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 12:29:46 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4312 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Bicycle Powered Taxi
A vintage gentleman operated a bicycle powered taxi in which the customer was asked to join in the effort of powering his conveyance.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 13:05:00 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4354 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Teeter Totter Ride
A ride went past powered by two people, one at each end taking turns jumping their end up while the other end went down in a forward-moving teeter totter manner.
Human Powered At The 2012 Maker Faire • San Mateo County Event Center • 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403 • (Photo posted Wednesday 23 May 2012) • (Photo taken 13:07:33 Saturday 19 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales #B12_4361 Add a comment or report a mistake
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