History. Where it all started
The Cyclekart was first conceived and built by Peter and Michael Stevenson in California back in 1995 and was designed to mimic the CycleCars of the 1920's and 1930's. Based on Go-kart mechanicals, the 'Stevenson's CycleKart' was an accessible easy to build machine that was fun to drive.
The quirky appeal of these machines was quickly taken up by others, and over the decades since that first machine was constructed, the sport of CycleKarting has grown to all reaches of the globe and CycleKarts have evolved into a class of machine that is easily recognisable.
Whilst over time small improvements have been made to the original basic design, and adopted by the wider community, the overall ethos of CycleKarting has remained true to the Stevenson's original vision.
To get an idea of what that vision is, we recommend that you visit the Stevensons website https://cyclekarts.com and familiarise yourself with the information there. Specifically the specifications, thoughts on improvements and FAQ's to get an understanding of the background and origins of the hobby and the ethos of what CycleKarting is all about. With that knowledge in mind, you will have a better understanding of what constitutes a CycleKart and why.
Of course, there is always debate on what is and isn't a CycleKart, especially from those who are new to the sport, the Facebook page seems to have a contrary point of view on an almost daily basis, but the breakdown of what constitutes a CycleKart is firmly defined by those who first invented them, and those who continue to promote the sport in its purest form. This definition is the one that we follow here at the CCA and is the definition that is accepted by the wider CycleKart community.
A good run down of what a Cyclekart is and isn't can be seen in the following video courtesy of Steve Vinson - https://cyclekarts.com.au/videos/what-is-a-cyclekart
There is also a good breakdown on the Huntsville GP website https://www.huntsvillegp.com/get_started/
In terms of what constitutes a 'CCA CycleKart', the CCA technical definition can be found on the Specifications page along with the reasons that a technical definition exists. These 'hard rules' are very basic and very easy to comply with. Construction techniques and overall aesthetics are for the most part left down to the individual builder.
We cater for ALL Cyclekart style vehicles, from Edwardian horseless carriages, to the sleek stretched Aerokarts, and everything in between.