Cyclone (Lakeside Amusement Park) facts for kids
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| Lakeside Amusement Park | |
| Location | Lakeside Amusement Park |
| Coordinates | 39°46′51″N 105°03′14″W / 39.7808°N 105.0540°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 17, 1940 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Designer | Edward A. Vettel |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Drop | 80 ft (24 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 | 48 in (122 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 | |
The Cyclone is an exciting wooden roller coaster you can find at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver, Colorado. A famous designer named Edward A. Vettel created it, and it first opened way back in 1940.
Riding the Cyclone
Get ready for a thrilling ride! The Cyclone starts with a turn to the right, then a quick turn to the left. Next, you'll climb the tall lift hill. After a left turn and a drop, the coaster goes up another hill. Then it turns left again before dropping down once more.
You'll make another left turn over two hills. Watch out for a "bunny hop" that feels like a near-miss! After that, there's an "airtime hill" where you might feel like you're floating. The ride then turns around and gives you three more quick "bunny hops" before turning right back into the station.
Awards and Recognition
The Cyclone is a very special roller coaster! It has received the ACE Classic Coaster award. This award is given to historical roller coasters by a group called the American Coaster Enthusiasts. They recognize coasters that are important and have been around for a long time.
