pedal power

Gadgetize Your Bike with these 3 Projects

Gadgetize Your Bike with these 3 Projects

Over the years at Make: there have been a ton of bike related builds, maintenance tips, and wacky modifications. It makes sense, as most bikes don’t come with much beyond the essentials to pedal and steer around town. Whether it’s adding a practical accessory such as charging your cell phone, or personalizing your frame with […]

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Human-Powered Helicopter Prize Finally Claimed

Human-Powered Helicopter Prize Finally Claimed

The coveted Sikorsky Prize has finally been claimed after 33 years. A Toronto-based team of makers have met all the criteria for altitude, time, and drift for their human-powered helicopter (HPH) and have been awarded $250,000!

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Cruise to Maker Faire Bay Area with Fellow Pedal-Power Enthusiasts

Cruise to Maker Faire Bay Area with Fellow Pedal-Power Enthusiasts

Pedal-power to Maker Faire Bay Area on Saturday May 18th with fellow bicycle enthusiasts. Stay fit, save gas, gain preferred entrance to the faire, and get a special collector’s patch!

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Round and Round They Go!

Round and Round They Go!

Swing by the South Lot and watch the Death Defying Figure 8 Pedal Cars compete! An array of Cycle Kart-inspired pedal-powered contraptions racing each other – they make the perfect GIF!

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It Doesn’t Work Unless You Pedal

It Doesn’t Work Unless You Pedal

The aptly named Pedal Powered Stage by Rock the Bike – if you want to listen to music, you have to pedal!

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