Speed with Guy Martin

Guy Martin is back to once again push the boundaries of the science of speed. This series sees Guy attempt to build the fastest soapbox racer the world has ever seen, break the speed record for hovercraft, create a super-powered tandem bicycle, and smash the motorbike record in the USA's 'The Race to the Clouds'. As always he's recruited the best of British engineering talent to help him.

4 episodes13+

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S2 E1 - Tandem
October 25, 2014
47min
13+
Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin takes on a challenge to see how far it is possible for two people to cycle during 24 hours of non-stop pedalling. Using a custom made recumbent trike designed by Mike Burrows, Guy teams up with solo mountain bike racer Jason Miles, to break a challenging world record.
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S2 E2 - Pikes Peak
November 1, 2014
47min
13+
Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin visits the USA, where he hopes to win at one of America's oldest races: the Pikes Peak international Hill Climb. Guy uses his own motorcycle, customized specifically for the task, to take on this high-speed hill climb challenge.
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S2 E3 - Hovercraft
November 8, 2014
48min
13+
Motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin tries to break the world speed record for a hovercraft. However, hovercraft are notoriously unstable at speed, and Guy is out of his comfort zone on the water. Guy has a steep learning to understand the handling of the hovercraft whilst he tries to push the boundaries of speed on the water.
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S2 E4 - Gravity Racer
November 15, 2014
47min
13+
Motorcycle racer Guy Martin attempts to build and race the world's fastest soapbox racer, creating a unique design with the help of specialists, and also training with the team GB women's bobsled pair. Can Guy apply what he knows about racing on two wheels to a handmade four-wheel vehicle?
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