00:00 For me, the hour record is the peak of human performance.
00:04 My first piece of advice to a rookie taking on the hour is
00:08 don't be stupid.
00:09 Don't do it.
00:10 It's about having that complete technical grasp
00:14 as well as that ability to withstand the pain
00:17 and the mental capacity to discipline yourself.
00:20 This is just down to one person.
00:22 The ultimate time trial.
00:26 [Bleep]
00:27 Oliver Bridgewood, chemist turned cyclist enthusiast.
00:34 Oh man, that was savage.
00:35 Has set himself the biggest challenge of his life.
00:38 This is all new riding round track.
00:41 The aim?
00:42 You're good, go on, go on, go on.
00:43 To beat the hour record set by arguably the greatest cyclist of all time,
00:47 Eddie Merckx.
00:50 He reckoned it took three years off his life.
00:52 Ridiculous.
00:53 It comes down to that fundamental question that we all ask ourselves.
00:57 How far can I go?
00:59 Find out just how fast this suit is.
01:03 All the pieces are in place.
01:04 He's done everything possible to get him as fast as he can.
01:09 I believe Oli is on track.
01:12 Right, here he comes.
01:13 Whether he's going to be able to go further than Eddie,
01:18 it's going to be close.
01:19 Give it all the tears you've got, come on boys!
01:22 Yeah!
01:23 I'm going to absolutely destroy myself.
01:29 THE OUTSIDE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END.
01:32 (music fades)
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