Pushing The Envelope, Part III: Ghost Rider

The human being has always pushed the envelope into and beyond the realms of danger. This is the third of some Sunday postings displaying how restless Man is with the mundane and how he purposely crosses the threshold into danger willingly -- and sometimes unwillingly.



Three eye-opening videos about the famed European motorcycle rider, who now has a massive global following, called "Ghost Rider." He is to motors what The Stig is to Top Gear.

He has not been caught by any police agency.

He calls up the police in the jurisdictions through which he plans to ride, and tells them he is coming.

In the above video, please note that 270 kph indicated in the digital speedometer = 173 mph.

In this second video, please continuously note the digital kph speedo on the right; 298 kph through Paris = 185 mph.

He has a death wish, but I must admit he's one helluva rider. The sad thing is that when he becomes liquid on the pavement of some European country, he might not end up taking just himself out; he could easily strike, at horrendous speed, an uninvolved second party.

Nevertheless, I find myself fascinated, revulsed and riveted simultaneously.

BZ