Versatile, Guy Martin at Speed

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:41 am

This bloke really interests me, he can turn his hands to most things and in the public eye comes across as an honest bloke, what you see is what you get type of character. His latest offering on tv looks like a good watch. What surprised me on last evenings challenge was his rejection of the bike makers suggestion to put wider section tyres on his bike, we all know they are capable of delivering more stability, grip and therefore carry more speed in a straight line, ( perhaps he was thinking about needing a fresh pair of underpants at the time) Worth a watch.

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:29 am

I like him, he is a great character who wears his heart on his sleeve, no airs and graces.
Huge respect for what he achieved in last nights programme ,that took some guts. He did take the advice in the end to fit the wider tyres.

Twinspark · Post by **Twinspark** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:59 am

Line of the show, ref: Laura Trott.

'She's not 'ard t'look at, is she?'

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:10 am

He will get his share of brickbats, just as Ewan and Charlie do.

He can ride the wheels off a bike on road circuits, has a good mechanical aptitude and has the character required to carry off TV presenting.

Half the time - some people just look for something to latch on to - to NOT like him.

Al

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:13 am

Twinspark wrote:Line of the show, ref: Laura Trott.

'She's not 'ard t'look at, is she?'

Made me chuckle that one.

I really like the guy (oops) and he does come across well on TV. Not only does he know how to talk the talk, we walks the walk too.

And of course being from Lincs means he's a top chap too.

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:27 pm

Got it recorded - New Years day with a couple of bevvies. As for Laura Trott - she's brilliant. Just found a cheap pair of track wheels £80 the pair including fixed and freewheel sprockets -always liked fixed wheel

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:54 pm

Gromit wrote:
Twinspark wrote:Line of the show, ref: Laura Trott.

'She's not 'ard t'look at, is she?'
Made me chuckle that one.

I really like the guy (oops) and he does come across well on TV. Not only does he know how to talk the talk, we walks the walk too.

And of course being from Lincs means he's a top chap too.

There seems to be an unnatural representation by Lincs - amongst the world of top road-racers.....

Guy Martin
Steve Plater
Gary Johnstone

(is Jamie Whitham from Lincs too?)

It's either something in the water, or you're "mad eejits" like the lads from Ballymoney.................

Al

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:29 pm

I think Whitams a Yorkshire lad Al

The Lincs thing is probably boredom from living in the flatlands rather than the mountains

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:33 pm

Talking of Whitam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTsL7tAzbDI

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:46 pm

slparry wrote:I think Whitams a Yorkshire lad Al

The Lincs thing is probably boredom from living in the flatlands rather than the mountains

Okay - I'm prepared to concede that they are "Bored, mad-eejits"

(at least they aren't sheepshaggers, though.............

)

Al

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:57 pm

Blackal wrote:
slparry wrote:I think Whitams a Yorkshire lad Al

The Lincs thing is probably boredom from living in the flatlands rather than the mountains
Okay - I'm prepared to concede that they are "Bored, mad-eejits"

(at least they aren't sheepshaggers, though............. )

Al

Happiness is a warm wooly

cornishflat · Post by **cornishflat** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:39 pm

Brilliant programme. Top man is Guy a real character and comes across well on the tv. The rest of the series looks good too, looking forward to it. On a slight aside if your into books James Whitam,s "What a good do" is well worth a read, crumbs he,s gone through some stuff.

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:04 pm

slparry wrote:I think Whitams a Yorkshire lad Al

The Lincs thing is probably boredom from living in the flatlands rather than the mountains

You've clearly never been to Cadwell Park then, Steve.

Loads and loads of fabulous roads round here - but we're working hard to keep the secret.

Yup - Whit's from 'Uddersfield I believe.

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:11 pm

slparry wrote:
Blackal wrote:
slparry wrote:I think Whitams a Yorkshire lad Al

The Lincs thing is probably boredom from living in the flatlands rather than the mountains
Okay - I'm prepared to concede that they are "Bored, mad-eejits"

(at least they aren't sheepshaggers, though............. )

Al
Happiness is a warm wooly

and an old pair of wellies

Grip Fast · Post by **Grip Fast** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:38 pm

Great program - watched it twice now. And I really like Guy Martin's attitude to a challenge. Roll on the next episode!

I spent 13 happy years in Lincolnshire, from 1976 (we lived in Carlton Scroop). Now I often go up there on the bike from North Bucks, if I want a bit of a blast around relatively quiet roads. There are some very flat areas out on the fens, but the wolds, and west Lincs are nicely undulating.