Friday, October 23, 2009

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Want to "go" to Mars?

The European Space Agency is looking for people to go on a simulated 520 day trip to Mars.



I'm too tall to participate as volunteers have to be less than 6 feet tall. They must also be in good health and speak English or Russian. The deadline for applying is the 5th of November 2009. More info at the ESA site


via [Wired]

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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MV Agusta Brutale on tour in Europe

The MV Agusta Brutale is a great looking bike and I'm sure it's even more fun to ride:



And thanks to Brutale on Tour you now get the chance to take one for a test ride with a professional rider:



Register immediately for the "Brutale on Tour", an exceptional opportunity to test ride the bike of your dreams! You will have the choice of a Brutale 989R or a Brutale 1078RR for a fun day out with fellow enthusiasts, comparing performance and opinions on the most prestigious and fascinating motorcycle in the world.