Film
The Fastest Bicycle (15) + Q&A
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with film director Michael B. Clifford, and Adam Kyte. Adam is a Lecturer in Mechanical and Marine Engineering Design at Plymouth University. Adam led a Plymouth team at the Human Powered Speed Challenge, Nevada in 2016 and they set a Women's World Record for hand cycling. Most of the Fastest Bicycle film takes place at that event (2018 - 2022).
Dir. Michael B. Clifford, UK, 2025, 99 mins. With. Chris Boardman, Mike Burrows, François Pervis, Karen Darke.
Chasing Speed. Breaking Bikes. Forging Family in the Desert.
The Fastest Bicycle, directed by double BAFTA-winner Michael B. Clifford, tells the amazing story of Sir Roger Bannister’s grandson Barney Townsend and his team’s attempt at the World Human Powered Vehicle land speed record at Battle Mountain Nevada which stands at an eye watering 89.5 mph. Think Cool Runnings meets F1 Drive to Survive as Barney and the team tackle a missing bike, high speed crashes, team member departures, serious design flaws and injury. It’s a story of perseverance beyond limits and of community, as the team discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Dir. Michael B. Clifford, UK, 2025, 99 mins. With. Chris Boardman, Mike Burrows, François Pervis, Karen Darke.
Chasing Speed. Breaking Bikes. Forging Family in the Desert.
The Fastest Bicycle, directed by double BAFTA-winner Michael B. Clifford, tells the amazing story of Sir Roger Bannister’s grandson Barney Townsend and his team’s attempt at the World Human Powered Vehicle land speed record at Battle Mountain Nevada which stands at an eye watering 89.5 mph. Think Cool Runnings meets F1 Drive to Survive as Barney and the team tackle a missing bike, high speed crashes, team member departures, serious design flaws and injury. It’s a story of perseverance beyond limits and of community, as the team discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk