Top Gear

A mountain bike is pitted against a car in a race through Lisbon, while the team seeks to discover whether an Italian supercar can be bought for less than £10,000. Ellen MacArthur takes part in the challenge, adding her expertise to the investigation.

The show is a television programme presented as a single episode, falling under the genre of an episode‑style feature. It follows a format where the presenters set themselves a challenge and then test whether it can be achieved, all within a self‑contained broadcast. In this instalment the team stages a head‑to‑head race through the streets of Lisbon, pitting a mountain bike against a car. The competition is designed to see how the two very different machines perform on the same urban route, offering a direct comparison of speed, agility and handling. Alongside the race, the crew investigates whether it’s actually possible to purchase an Italian supercar for under £10,000, turning the episode into a practical test of affordability and value. The episode also features Ellen MacArthur, who joins the team to lend her experience and perspective to the challenges. Her involvement adds a recognised sailing background to the mix, providing a contrasting viewpoint on the high‑performance vehicles being examined. Throughout the programme the presenters keep the tone light and conversational, using the Lisbon setting and the supercar price query to drive the narrative forward.