Guy Martin - Speed - How to make things go faster
Discussion
sprinter1050 said:
but you do wonder if it would have been easier/safer/more successful on tarmac. I got the impression that they needed the extra distance of Pendine to achieve what they did.
something like the Mira high speed oval would of made more sense I would of thought, but I guess they looked at all other options before Pendine Sands?scorcher said:
sprinter1050 said:
but you do wonder if it would have been easier/safer/more successful on tarmac. I got the impression that they needed the extra distance of Pendine to achieve what they did.
something like the Mira high speed oval would of made more sense I would of thought, but I guess they looked at all other options before Pendine Sands?Gretchen said:
I'd assumed it was the provenance that Pendine Sands has? Association with TT & Malcolm Campbell etc. and racing events. It's a perfect natural speedway. I thought it made perfect sense. Almost like an old romantic gesture. Which suits Guy in my opinion.
Also easier to make the program with chase vehicles & helicopter on a massive beach rather than shorter location. As said on the programe, Guy did over a mile @ 100 mph! StuB said:
Gretchen said:
I'd assumed it was the provenance that Pendine Sands has? Association with TT & Malcolm Campbell etc. and racing events. It's a perfect natural speedway. I thought it made perfect sense. Almost like an old romantic gesture. Which suits Guy in my opinion.
Also easier to make the program with chase vehicles & helicopter on a massive beach rather than shorter location. As said on the programe, Guy did over a mile @ 100 mph! Really looking forward to the rest of this. He makes great TV. Very inspiring chap. I still want a house boat.
rev-erend said:
Great program. Really impressed that he beat the record and just seeing a bloke on a bike top the ton was just nuts.
Made you think just how fast a proper cyclist like (sir) Chris Hoy could have gone.
Didn't they discuss this point and Laura Trott reckoned she wouldn't be able to do it nor would Sir Chris Hoy?Made you think just how fast a proper cyclist like (sir) Chris Hoy could have gone.
LoonR1 said:
rev-erend said:
Great program. Really impressed that he beat the record and just seeing a bloke on a bike top the ton was just nuts.
Made you think just how fast a proper cyclist like (sir) Chris Hoy could have gone.
Didn't they discuss this point and Laura Trott reckoned she wouldn't be able to do it nor would Sir Chris Hoy?Made you think just how fast a proper cyclist like (sir) Chris Hoy could have gone.
I think the main factor here is it takes a certain lack of imagination
helps that he is not too bright and don't think about just how dangerous it really is.
blade7 said:
rev-erend said:
I think the main factor here is it takes a certain lack of imagination
helps that he is not too bright and don't think about just how dangerous it really is.
You're judging the book by it's cover, sure he's eccentric but that doesn't mean he's dim.helps that he is not too bright and don't think about just how dangerous it really is.
I enjoyed the program, though I'm more excited about the upcoming episode.
northandy said:
blade7 said:
You're judging the book by it's cover, sure he's eccentric but that doesn't mean he's dim.
Your right, he's not daft, he even said himself his attitude to risk would be different if he had kids. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff