{"id":426437,"date":"2026-01-20T23:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/426437\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:05:14","slug":"in-ireland-you-can-ride-a-bicycle-in-a-vertical-loop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/426437\/","title":{"rendered":"In Ireland, You Can Ride a Bicycle in a Vertical Loop"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In Dublin, Ireland is the Explorium<\/a>, a\/k\/a the National Sport and Science Centre. This is a family-friendly facility that features hands-on activities to teach kids and adults about science. <\/p>\n

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In addition to featuring a Lightning Room with a gigantic Tesla coil, a Robotics Arena and a VR Zone where you can walk around with life-sized dinosaurs, there are physical activities where participants can run, jump and climb.<\/p>\n

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The interactive exhibit that teaches about centripetal\/centrifugal force is rather novel. Called G-Force Bike, it consists of a bicycle you can ride through a full vertical loop.<\/p>\n

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“When you cycle fast enough, the inward-pointing force overcomes gravity, allowing you to complete the loop safely,” the Explorium explains. (And yes, you’re strapped in the entire time.)<\/p>\n

Those within range of Dublin can learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n


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