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Speed with Guy Martin Season 2 Episodes

  • 2013-2016
  • 3 Seasons
  • Documentary
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'Speed with Guy Martin' is a the first British documentary series for 'Channel 4' Television (UK), featuring the daring exploits of motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin in his various attempts to create speed-based challenges that enable him to explore the boundaries of physics and learn about the science of speed. Whether it's slip-streaming a racing driver to riding a bicycle at more than 100 mph using pedal power, or seeing if he can ride a motorbike across a lake, Guy Martin seeks to find out what makes things go fast by getting his hands dirty in a range of unique engineering projects. Along the way well-known celebrities in the world of speed help him in his challenges.

Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

4 Episodes 2014 - 2014

Episode 1

Tandem

46 mins

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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Episode 2

Pikes Peak

47 mins

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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Episode 3

Hovercraft

47 mins

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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Episode 4

Gravity Racer

47 mins

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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