Eric Hagan of ITP demonstrates “Cycle”, a stationary bike that’s mechanically connected to a giant wheel with scenery sculpted upon it’s circumference.

A camera gives a close-up view of the wheel’s surface and broadcasts to a monitor in front of the user, simulating a bike ride through a forest. As the user speeds up, so does the passing scenery, and gradually comes to a stop as he/she stops pedaling.

4 Responses to Cycle: Mechanized Virtual Bike Ride

  1. With enough lighting they could do a direct projection, like an opaque projector does.

  2. mike hughes on said:

    needs different gear ratio. speed on the screen and pedal speed don’t match at all.

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