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Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeThere's a sense of freedom to be found in loading up your <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/08/03/mysterious-floating-campground-pops-up-in-holland/" target="_blank">RV</a> with all you need to survive and hitting the road to explore new places and commune with nature. This <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/11/17/eco-camper-by-verdier/">RV</a> does it a little differently - as you'll notice it's completely <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/08/18/pedal-powered-hovercraft-cruises-over-the-thames/">human powered</a>, about half the size of a normal cab-over camper, and it's completely emission free. Designed by Boston-based artist <a href="http://www.kevincyr.net/index.php?/project/camper-bike/" target="_blank">Kevin Cyr</a>, the Camper Bike is both a fully functioning RV and the subject of a number of Cyr's amazing paintings.1
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeThe pedal powered camper was constructed in April 2008 and is built for one.2
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeAttached to a burly tricycle frame made to haul goods, the cab-over easily sits on the back platform.3
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeLike a turtle shell this camper goes anywhere the owner can bike it.4
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeAbout his work, Cyr says, “In this particular series, I commemorate commercial vehicles inundated with graffiti and rust, working vehicles, and well-traveled recreational vehicles."5
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeThe camper's interior features small and efficient appliances as well as a place to sleep and storage. We're dying to see pictures of the inside, but alas, none have been found.6
Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeCyr's Camper is also the subject of a number of his <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/?attachment_id=54288">paintings</a>, which feature RVs, delivery vans, ice cream trucks, beat up old trucks and motorcycles.7
Painting of Kevin Cyr's Camper BikeCyr says, "I find that there is so much character in old delivery trucks and vans — especially when covered with graffiti — and in the old RVs parked in someone’s yard off a main road. Removing them from their everyday context gives them portrait-like importance. I paint with devoted attention to every imperfection and sign of age.”8
Painting of Kevin Cyr's Camper Bike<a href="http://www.kevincyr.net/index.php?/project/camper-bike/" target="_blank">+ Kevin Cyr</a>9
