The story of a London team’s mission to 'go fast' and their journey to the 'World Human Powered Speed Challenge' on Route 305, Battle Mountain, Nevada USA. There they discover an international community of speed freaks like no other. The Fastest Bicycle is a story of perseverance, as the team tackle a missing bike, high speed crashes, members departures, serious design flaws and injury. It’s also an exploration of community, as they discover that their competitors can also be their greatest allies.
Michael has been making films for three decades, starting out with a documentary about London's most infamous cinema - The Scala. Since then he's made work for BFI, Channel 4, 5 and BBC, Arts Council England, been distributed in UK cinemas and by Amazon Prime, won two BAFTAs for his work in drama and travelled the globe. He has a passion for developing new techniques and talent for the industry and seeking out methods for low carbon production. Michael lives in Stratford Upon Avon, England.
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