Isle of Man TT motorcycle races

[GrahamB]

Back in the 70s, my mate was going, but broke his ankle the week before. No problem, he says, and promptly converted his bike to hand gear change (much welding and metal bending). Rode it all the way from Woking in Surrey to IoM and back again. Said it was the best trip he ever made. Still not sure if he meant the bast journey, or the best falling and breaking his ankle!

I once saw someone riding up the M6 with a plastered leg! Wonder if it was him?

Then there was the number of bikes that displayed "Tax applied for". They were all beaten by one bike one year that rode around all week with "Reg No applied for" where the numberplate should be.

[Pete Mc]

Hey greybeemer,the thing is though,the Isle of Man circuit has claimed the best.After Joey Dunlop was killed at a race in Estonia,David Jefferies stepped up and took over his mantal.David Jefferies was a British Superbike rider at the time and was a front runner to boot.He also raced in world championship events as well.His life was claimed during open practise a few years ago,I believe it was 2002,2003 or 2004 if memory serves me right.Every year thus event is slammed for its lack of safety and whatnot,the true thing is,its a challenge to rider and team behind the rider. Another road event that doesn't get anything like the amount of publicity is the Northwest 200 in Ireland.
Last year,this event almost claimrd the life of Stuart Easton.Anyone ever heard of him?
His brother in law is a man called Paul Bird.He runs a team in BSB,using Kawasaki ZX10R's which Stuart Easton currently is starting to come on strong.
No one likes to hear or read about people being killed or injured participating in sport,but in our very insular world of health and safety,it is a breath of fresh air that we still have events like these to go to or not as the case may be.
I have been to the TT only once,on my bike.What a week,was knackered when I got home,but it was ace.
Nothing in the world like it.I did find out something about myself though.

I hate camping!

Its sleeping rough for people on wages.

Pete

[Greybeema]

When I was refering to the TT course claiming victims - I wasn't necessarily refering to fatalities rather if you make a mistake - you're out of the race...  None of us want to see fatalities in any sport...

To change the subject just slightly.  In Dublin this weekend it is the Bavaria City racing event.  Its really a motorsport demo kind of thing rather than a race - everthing from Jensen Button in the McLaren through F3000, Brititsh Touring Cars, GT3 to bikes and bike stunt demonstrations.  Bought tickets a year ago in the final demo area grandstand (not cheap) - whole family is going and we were really looking forwards to it....  Only thing is it is absolutely p*&&*%g down with rail.  65mm this morning.....  Not happy bunny....  Waterproof trousers and coats in June   

[Greybeema]

Guys,

Stuck a little vid on youtube of the Dublin event.  Unfortunately I forgot to set it to work on mobile devices so you'll have to watch it on your laptops...


Bavaria City Racing Dublin 4th June 2012

Hope you enjoy it...

[porkie]

Ive just got back from the TT last night

Apart from the weather being up and down its been a great 2 weeks away

[Newportnobby]

Ive just got back from the TT last night

Apart from the weather being up and down its been a great 2 weeks away

Lucky bu person.
Damned shame about the Senior race - think that's the first time ever there hasn't been one
Watched it all on ITV4 but wish Craig Doyle would just drop off

Time was we went to the post TT meeting at Mallory straight after