Japan's SkyCycle thrills riders with stunning scenery

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Thrillseekers can enjoy amazing views of sea and islands on the coaster
It is a top attraction at a Brazil-themed amusement park in Okayama, Japan
Riders take around three minutes to pedal around the track above trees

Published: 08:32 EST, 9 June 2016 | Updated: 11:33 EST, 9 June 2016

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While it may lack the speed and stomach-churning loops that most roller coasters offer, this pedal-powered ride is still a terrifying experience for thrillseekers.

Daredevils must propel themselves around a narrow track above the trees at an amusement park in Japan while they’re seated in a tandem cycle car – with a seatbelt protecting them from a 50ft fall.

Riders must do all of the work as they make their way around the track while trying to admire the stunning islands in the Seto Inland Sea instead of staring at the ground.

Daredevils enjoy amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea and the Great Seto Bridge in Okayama, Japan

It takes around three minutes for riders to pedal around the SkyCycle, which is above the trees on a hill

Situated on a hill, the elevated SkyCycle ride has been thrilling visitors to Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland in the city of Okayama.

Unlike a mechanical ride, it doesn’t end in the blink of an eye.

It takes about three minutes for each pairing to pedal around the track, and the views of the Great Seto Bridge and sea are amazing.

Each car is wide open and doesn’t have any rails to protect the occupants at a height equalling four storeys

Riders must do all of the work as they make their way around the track - but can admire stunning scenery

Each cycle car is wide open and doesn’t have any safety rails to protect the occupants – just a seatbelt – at a height equalling four storeys.

SkyCycle is one of the top attractions at the Brazil-themed amusement park.

It also boasts a coaster where riders go through vertical and horizontal loops while standing up, the Turbo Drop, which has a 650ft plunge, bungee jumping and daily samba shows.