"Biking on Mars: A Two-Week Adventure"

Planetary geologist Helen Eifert participated in a two-week Mars simulation program in Utah, where she lived in a confined space and conducted research while maintaining bone density and physical fitness through cycling. Despite the challenges of reduced gravity and the need for space suits and oxygen, Eifert logged nearly 19 hours of riding during the simulation, averaging 60-90 minutes of cycling daily. She believes that humans will land on Mars in the coming decades and may have the opportunity to ride a bike on the Red Planet's surface.