🚲 Cyclisk – The Towering Bicycle Obelisk of Santa Rosa ✨

Simba 🐾 and I stopped by the incredible Cyclisk sculpture in Santa Rosa, California — a 65-foot-tall obelisk made entirely from recycled bicycles! 🚲🌎

Created by artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector, this stunning piece of public art celebrates sustainability, creativity, and community spirit. Rising proudly over downtown Santa Rosa, the Cyclisk combines ancient Egyptian inspiration with modern, eco-friendly innovation — a monument to both movement and imagination.

📍 Highlights from Our Visit

🚲 Seeing the 65-foot-tall obelisk made from hundreds of upcycled bikes
🌎 Learning about its message of recycling and renewal
🎥 Capturing detailed photos and videos of the intricate metalwork
🏙️ Exploring nearby Santa Rosa art installations and landmarks

♻️ A Modern Monument with a Timeless Message

The Cyclisk stands as a gleaming symbol of creative reuse — proving that discarded materials can become breathtaking works of art. Its reflective metal surface glimmers in the sunlight, and as you look closer, you can spot everything from children’s bikes to vintage cruisers welded into its spiraling structure.

Beyond its visual appeal, the sculpture embodies environmental awareness and the joy of community art. Locals and travelers alike stop to admire it, take photos, and appreciate how imagination and sustainability can coexist so beautifully.

Simba loved watching the light bounce off the sculpture’s surface — though I think he was secretly wondering where all the wheels went! 🐾😄

🎥 Watch the Video


Join us for a closer look at the Cyclisk, from its towering height to its artistic details, and discover why it’s one of Northern California’s most unique roadside stops!

If you love recycled art, offbeat attractions, and California creativity, the Cyclisk Sculpture is a must-see on your next Northern California adventure.

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Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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