Cyclone (Lakeside Amusement Park)
| Cyclone | |
|---|---|
| Lakeside Amusement Park | |
| Location | Lakeside Amusement Park |
| Coordinates | 39°46′51″N 105°03′14″W / 39.7808°N 105.0540°W |
| Status | Closed |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Designer | Edward A. Vettel |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Drop | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Length | 2,800 ft (850 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 50° |
| Capacity | 1,100 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. |
| Cyclone at RCDB | |
Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside, Colorado. Designed by Edward A. Vettel, the coaster opened in 1940, and is the last coaster he designed to remain standing.[1] The ride notably features manually operated handbrakes, rather than automatic brakes.
The ride has not operated since 2022. The park has not provided any information about its reopening, stating that the ride would stay closed indefinitely "due to maintenance".[2][3]
Cyclone has been awarded the ACE Coaster Classic and Coaster Landmark statuses, which are given to historical roller coasters by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.[4][5]
Lawsuit
In July 2021, a man reportedly injured his wrist while riding the coaster after he struck a part of the track due to "a poor restraint system".[6] The lawsuit was filed on April 1, 2022.[7] The park declined to respond publicly per policy to "not comment on pending litigation".[8]
References
- ^ "Cyclone - Lakeside Amusement Park - Roller Coasters". www.ultimaterollercoaster.com. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ Kelty, Bennito L. (July 7, 2023). "From Cyclone to Twister III: Ride Through Denver's Roller Coaster History". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Lakeside Amusement Park Official Website". Lakesideamusementpark.com. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "ACE Coaster Classic Awards". Archived from the original on 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ "ACE Coaster Landmark Awards". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ Jojola, Jeremy (June 28, 2022). "Man sues Lakeside Amusement Park for roller coaster injury". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Wingerter, Justin (April 15, 2022). "Lakeside Amusement Park sued over alleged injury on The Cyclone". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Wingerter, Justin (April 15, 2022). "Lakeside Amusement Park sued over alleged injury on The Cyclone". Retrieved 14 October 2023.