- JUGGLER - STILT WALKER - CLOWN - CYCLING ENTERTAINER -
PRESENTS
THE CIRCUS OF ECCENTRIC CYCLES
Stilt Bicycle - Mini Bike - Unicycles - Penny Farthing
Welcome to The Circus of Eccentric Cycles presented to you by Solo Circus,cycling enthusiast and purveyor of cycle related and other circus entertainment since 1994.
There are four types of cycles used in the performances of Solo
Circus, these are the Stilt Bicycle, the Mini Clown Bike, the
Penny Farthing and various Unicycles.
A cycling entertainer can be adapted to almost any event whether
the event itself has any cycling roots or not. The stilt bicycle
and the penny farthing are both great additions to an event where
a large area needs to be covered by an entertainer, for instance
a city centre, large fete or any type of festival. On the other
hand, an eccentric cycling entertainer would be a great addition
to an event which is actively promoting cycling and/or green
issues.
Previous cycle reated events performed at include the Tour of
Britain, Tour Series, the opening of Peterborough's Green Wheel
cycle routes and various other cycle road shows and events
thoughout Bike Week and the rest of the year.
Also reguarly spotted in hi-vis gear cycling around the Malvern
hills for pleasure...on a normal bike!
Stilts Bicycle
The
Stilts bike is a great roaming act. A real jaw dropper for events
with enough space for a comedy character to ride around
entertaining on a six feet high mountain bike! Ideal for town
centre events, fetes, festivals and anything else you fancy.
This is a rare act mainly due to the fact that most stilt walkers
are noy quite mad enough to ride a bicycle whilst wearing
stilts!I do however know a couple of other nutters who are mad
enough so why not book two or even three stilt cyclists.
Penny Farthing
The
Penny Fathing used by Solo Circus seems to create a real stir in
public places. The sight of a Victorian style policeman cruising
up the street blowing his whistle and honking his hooter really
does give rise to many smiles and much laughter.
ThePenny farthing is also performed in various other costumes
including...Dandy Doo - Victorian gentleman / juggler,
traditional cycling gear, fancy colourful shirts and the
performance of Mr Doo, head clown here at Solo Circus. A strange
bicycle and very large feet is an excellent combination.
When performing with this bicycle a shoulder bag is usually
carried with various props inside so that small personal
performances of juggling etc. can be provided around your event.
Mini Clown Bike
The
mini clown bicycle is a really silly mix & mingle act
especially combined with the rather large shoes you can see in
the photo. The mini bike is suited well to smaller areas than the
stilt bicycle, places such as shopping centres are ideal. Mr Doo
cruises about and stops for a bit of daft banter here and there.
Mini bikes are also used in some circus skills workshops.
Unicycles
Unicycles
are mainly used by Solo Circus in static juggling and clown shows
during the finale. Usually the finale will consist of a five or
six feet high unicycle being ridden whilst juggling clubs, knives
or fire. A combination of an axe, knife, fire tourch or rubber
chicken are also juggled on the tall unicycle.
Smaller unicycles are used for mix & mingle performances on request, a standard size unicycle is used for this usually with a set of detached handle bars and wheel.
Comedy Bicycle Images
Please call for details on Eccentric Cycles
~
Mark Russell ~
~ (Malvern) 01684 586288 / 07785 394964 ~
~ info@solocircus.co.uk ~