Times are apparently tough for adventurers of the two-wheeled variety. First came news that a noted world-traveling bicyclist was run over by a car in Greece. Now comes word from the AP that a motorcycle maverick was killed at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah after a crash at almost 250 mph.

Cliff Gullett of Bozeman, Montana, held several land speed records, and was apparently trying to set a record in the 500cc Streamliner class. These machines are enclosed, low-slung motorcycles that are designed to have as little wind resistance as possible (this the name “Streamliner”). It goes without saying that it’s a bit more technically advanced than my old dirt bike.

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