Rollercoaster FAQs
Read some frequently-asked questions about our rollercoasters! These thrilling funfair rides are certain to get people screaming in delight, but as they're complicated and complex attractions, you might have plenty of pressing questions about them!
We Are Tricycle have answered some of people's most common concerns and issues with roller coasters. Please let us know if there's anything you'd like us to cover - take a look at our contact page.
- How to stay safe on roller coasters. Keep your arms in to the carriage at all times! Read our advice about rollercoaster safety, and see what you and your guests can do to ensure problem-free rides.
- What is the history of the rollercoaster? Have you ever wondered how rollercoasters became the world-wide success they are nowadays? Read on to discover how these white knuckle rides began and how they became so ubiquitous.
- How do roller coasters work? These towering rides take voyagers on a high-G journey through loops, twists and turns, but what is the physics behind these rides?
- What are the forces experienced on a roller coaster? With acceleration, centrifugal forces and much more propelling you around the track, it's no surprise the roller coaster is a force to be reckoned with!
- How do rollercoasters go upside-down without falling off? Rollercoasters are famed for looping, twisting tracks, but how do the carriages go upside-down safely?
- What are the biggest roller coasters in the world? Rollercoaster designers are always striving to create a ride that is bigger, taller and scarier than the last. See some of the world's record-breaking rollercoasters here.
- What are the different types of roller coaster? You might have heard about steel rollercoasters, wooden rollercoasters and more, but what do these mean, and are there any fundamental differences between the varying styles?
- What is the best seat on a roller coaster? It's a hotly-contested topic, but We Are Tricycle have summed up the arguments for you!
- Can I design my own rollercoaster? We have custom funfair ride development services at We Are Tricycle, and we've made some one-off rides for exhibitions, brand activations and more.