Road Rivals (2015)
Synopsis
Meet Russ Malkin and Charley Speed, chalk and cheese when it comes to their tastes in travel and now they're off on an epic journey through Europe and the US together. Russ is an adventurer, having travelled the world with Ewan McGregor on 'Long Way Down'. Charley is a contributor to the international luxury magazine, Lusso, was VH1 Vogue's Male Model of the Year, ex-Britain's Next Top Model judge, and doesn't camp.
Network
Travel Channel United Kingdom
Episodes
Aston Martin v. Ducati, Champagne and Swords
The road trip begins and Russ is already cheating. He makes an early dash for the ferry, leaving Charley at the Dorchester. The pair visit G.H. Mumm in France and then head to a £5,000 per-week new age spa in the Swiss alps.
McLarens and Lamborghinis
The rivals get arrested at the Italian border. Russ breaks all four rules of the Mont Blanc Tunnel and Charley's been driving without a license. Once free, they visit the Lamborghini factory and hit the drenched roads in their flagship 700hp Aventador.
The Only Rolls in Texas
Road Rivals goes state-side, but Charley's not giving up his life of British luxury, he's had a £300,000 Rolls Royce Phantom shipped to Fort Worth in Texas. Russ takes Charley ranching, herding cattle, and they go head to head in the rodeo ring.
Custom Choppers and the Dallas Cowboys
Russ has found some customised bikes but Charley's runs into problems straight away. The rivals head to the AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys where 5 times super bowl champion Charles Haley attempts to turn them into players.
The 3,000HP Plane and $10,000,000 Yacht
We're in Florida and Russ and Charley take to the skies to have a real life dog-fight in WWII fighters. To unwind, Charley leads Russ to the Ft Lauderdale marina and charters a $10,000,000 Riva Domino 86.
Palm Beach Drag Racing and Deep Sea Fishing
The rivals take up two all-American past times. Russ decides the two supercars they're driving should be taken up the drag strip and Charley takes Russ fishing, where they battle it out over the most unusual catch.
Las Vegas: Guns, Helicopters, Monster Trucks
Charley and Russ take on the world famous route 66 in an epic journey from LA to Vegas on classic motorbikes.
Road Rivals Recap: The Best Of.
Russ and Charley take a look back at their most memorable moments from their amazing trip. Including their time on a stunning, $10,000,000 dollar Riva yacht and taking a £300,000 Rolls-Royce off road.
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Details
Original Title
Road Rivals
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
