Photos: 2004 California Kinetic Sculpture Race, Day 1
Memorial Day weekend. The original kinetic sculpture race from Arcata to Ferndale. See also day 2 and day 3. If you're planning to attend a race, dress appropriately!
 Croak, propelled by a sort of rowing-machine-like leg sliding. |  Duck 'n' Donuts cruises around the town square in Arcata at the start. |  Gourd of the Rings wheels around the Arcata town square. |
 Sparkle, ridden by Calamity June, arrives at Dead Man's Drop. |  Sparkle |  Sparkle |
 Sparkle |  Sparkle in the town square at Arcata. |  The Evil Eye, whose driver married another kinetic sculpter during last year's race. |
 Wet Paint rolls though Arcata with 6-foot diameter bicycle wheels. |  Bats in the Belfry does laps around the town square in Arcata at the beginning of the race. |  Bokephus, part of the Kinetic Convoy, does laps around the town square in Arcata at the beginning of the race. |
Unless otherwise noted, photos are © Karen Wallace. Kindly don't steal them.