Hand-Car Regatta, Santa Rosa - Sandy Ward's Photos

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Sandy Ward > Hand-Car Regatta, Santa Rosa photo

Sandy Ward > The scene as I walked towards Railroad Square on Sept 28, 2008 at about 12:0pm...

Sandy Ward > Giant wings, slowly revolving. People milling about, waiting for the hand-car races to start.

Sandy Ward > Hand-built hand-cars waiting to be raced. Front one by Todd Barricklaw.

See Engineer's Arcade for photos of its construction.

Sandy Ward > Hand-Car Regatta, Santa Rosa photo

Sandy Ward > "Welded Sykkelen" (Norwegian for welded bikes) was built from 8 recycled bicycles. Note small metal wheels that run on the rails. (They can be lifted up for street travel).

See http://weldedsykkelen.blogspot.com/2008/09/final-test-street-test-run.html . And the Welded Sykkelen blog for a VIDEO by Press Democrat of this one (and others) in action.

Sandy Ward > The race is on! Here's goes one of the first cars. Note dog riding on the back!

Sandy Ward > Spectators in costume added to the fun

Sandy Ward > This festival included many entertainments...

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