The Bicycle Escalator

Remember the last post on Tech Junkie on iPad? Heres a comparison chart of iPad againts Kindle, an eBook reader, and a Rock, also known as tablets back in the days. Lol.

Anyway lets get down to business shall we? This week Im going to share you guys about one of the most unique technology made for public.

Trampe: Norwegian Bicycle Escalator

Trondheim, the third-largest city in Norway, has a very high percentage of bike riders compared to the rest of the country, something to which they ascribe partially to the "Trampe," a 130-meter bicycle "lift" that takes cyclers up the steepest incline in town. Riders activate the Trampe with a keycard. A small metal plate comes up from the ground, on which a rider rests their right foot, putting their weight on the plate as it pushes them up the hill.

Since launching in 1993, the Trampe has given 220,000 rides up the hill with no injuries.

Can you see how it works? You actually just need to put your leg and the mechanism will push you to the top of the hill.

See how cool that is? Don't you just with you have one at your workplace or your campus. No more walking for miles to get you where you want to go. Just 'escalate' :D.