Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.
I believe that an effective propeller drive can be garnered from an old school hand drill - like what was maded in Vicktoryan Tymes . . .
Could I also add, with reference to Guy Martin, I wish they'd put subtitles on the screen whenever he's speaking. I've lost count the amount of times I've asked my wife: "What'd he say!?"
Kim, you are very bad!
Because he can?This is Guy Martin we are talking about. Suitability is a state of mind.......
Missed the start of this Our Guy In China, but is there a reason why Guy is doing a 350mi ride across a desert on a tatty old flat barred single speed hybrid and wearing civvies rather than, y'know, something more suitable?
By Jove Riggers, you've nailed it. Guy Martin is Fred Dibnah on steroids
It was actually his single-speed commuter bike from home. That's why he had to walk some of the hills.
Quote from: fuzzy (retd.) AAGE on 07 December, 2016, 08:35:15 amBecause he can?This is Guy Martin we are talking about. Suitability is a state of mind.......Although he did appear to be wearing Lycra when he stripped down half way along the ride.(I see he's on a hopefully record breaking jaunt round the UK coast line right now. Linky to Cycling Weakly)
Quote from: Tim Hall on 07 December, 2016, 01:57:31 pmQuote from: fuzzy (retd.) AAGE on 07 December, 2016, 08:35:15 amBecause he can?This is Guy Martin we are talking about. Suitability is a state of mind.......Although he did appear to be wearing Lycra when he stripped down half way along the ride.(I see he's on a hopefully record breaking jaunt round the UK coast line right now. Linky to Cycling Weakly)Better than 240 miles a day, for 20 daysThat's a tough target in winter. Bloody daft time to tackle it. I'd like to see what sort of bike he's riding - and if he's wearing baggy shorts to try that.
Quote from: fuzzy (retd.) AAGE on 07 December, 2016, 09:18:02 amBy Jove Riggers, you've nailed it. Guy Martin is Fred Dibnah on steroids In fairness.. that was my initial point on the OP.
Could I also add, with reference to Guy Martin, I wish they'd put subtitles on the screen whenever he's speaking. I've lost count the amount of times I've asked my wife: "What'd he say!?"He's like a roving modern Fred Dibnah isn't he.
Quote from: Riggers on 07 December, 2016, 08:45:17 amCould I also add, with reference to Guy Martin, I wish they'd put subtitles on the screen whenever he's speaking. I've lost count the amount of times I've asked my wife: "What'd he say!?"He's like a roving modern Fred Dibnah isn't he.At least he does seem to say everything twice, which gives us a bit of a chance to catch up with what he's saying!