The climb rate of the interceptor English Electric Lightning was 20,000’ per minute going perpendicular at the end of the runway and “going upstairs like a bat out of hell”. I bet it was one helluva ride for the pilots.
January 10, 2024
Space Scooter
Blackthorne Publishing’s Revival Of “Planet Comics” 1987. A cool Dave Stevens Cover!
May 13, 2023
Keg to go.
First Post May 12th 2023
Known for making some really unconventional inventions, a US man named Ky Michaelson is back with yet another invention that is a beer-powered motorcycle. In a Fox9 report, Ky spoke about his latest creation stating that the motorcycle is “definitely different, and I like to be really creative.” Notably, the motorcycle includes a 14-gallon ket that a heating coil instead of a gas-powered engine. The coil helps to heat up the beer which further powers the motorcycle to start. As stated by the innovator, the beer-powered motorcycle was created in his garage in Bloomington.
Speaking about his creation, Ky noted that the gas prices are going up in Bloomington as a result of which he thought that it was nothing better to use it for fuel. Nicknmaed as ‘Rocketman’ for being the first civilian ever to launch a rocket into space, Michaelson said that the motorcycle has the capacity to reach speeds up to 150 miles per hour (240 km per hour) and he hopes to take it out to a drag strip to test its capabilities in the coming days.
When he pours beer into the keg, the liquid heats up to 300 degrees, and when it goes out the nozzles in the back, the beer turns into superheated steam, which provides enough thrust to move the bike forward,” he said as cited by Fox9. Michaelson also said that it could be any kind of liquid including Red Bull and Caribou Coffee.
April 7, 2023
Put the kettle on!
55 years ago today was when the works of Motorsport lost one of the greats. Jim Clark, Scottish farmer, and driver of fast cars crashed at Hockenheimring end what would surely have been the greatest racier of all time.
March 4, 2023
Cafe Gals
On a swift bike. A proud Triumph owner was obviously persuaded to let these lasses have their photo taken sitting on his pride and joy. They both have a cheeky smile to the camera and I’ll bet are as thick as thieves when making plans for the weekend.
February 14, 2023
Heart and Soul
Lo! Young we are and yet have stood
like planted hearts in the great Sun
of Love so long (as two fair trees
in woodland or in open dale
stand utterly entwined and breathe
the airs and suck the very light
together) that we have become
as one, deep rooted in the soil
of Life and tangled in the sweet growth.
JRR Tolkien
November 29, 2022
Bella Moto
Fabio Taglioni’s most sublime creation. The Ducati 916. Released in 1994 it has the most pure lines that could outline Ducati masterpiece.
November 18, 2022
In-n-Out
Stopped for a cheeseburger and fries in Glendale CA. Poster on the wall hints at the drive-Theys that frequented the west end of Route 66
May 22, 2022
Vanishing Point
Good ride on a splendid spring day. Green is the dominant color and spring bloom the main scent.
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