Speed with Guy Martin
Human-Powered Boat
Season 3 Episode 3 of 3
Guy tries to break the speed record for a pedal-powered boat, which requires him to travel for 100 metres at an average speed of 21 miles per hour. He enlists the help of two Olympic champions in rising to the challenge, getting some intense cycling training from Chris Hoy and advice on boat construction from Ben Ainslie, before building two specially constructed vessels in his back garden
Speed with Guy Martin airs on U&Yesterday at 7:00 PM, Friday 27 December. (Subtitles.)
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Guy Martin
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Chris Hoy
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Ben Ainslie
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