The ride
Cyclone is a wood roller coaster built by Traver Engineering at Revere Beach in Massachusetts, having opened to the public in 1925. After 101 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Revere Beach midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 100 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 45.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 360 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Traver Engineering have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Traver Engineering installations will pick up on the same DNA in Cyclone's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Cyclone early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Revere Beach typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Revere Beach, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Cyclone currently appears in our 188th position for tallest coasters, 183rd position for longest tracks lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.