Pretty awesome Isle of Man TT vid
- Thread starter Booligan
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rays650cafe
No quarter given, none taken.
That kinda stuff makes the word epic seem little on the small side.
SeekingZero
Been Around the Block
Spot on! 
Booligan
Been Around the Block
The fact that it still exists, multiple deaths almost every year included, is really a marvel. The fact that they let anyone with a bike run on it too at race speeds one day during the event is even more insane.
Here's an interesting article on it, including some colorful commentary:
http://jalopnik.com/5931270/why-the-worlds-deadliest-race-could-never-happen-again
Here's an interesting article on it, including some colorful commentary:
http://jalopnik.com/5931270/why-the-worlds-deadliest-race-could-never-happen-again
Booligan said:
An interesting article written from the entirely wrong perspective. Written in the current American perspective of I wannabeabadassballsoutwfoflatoutcsrewtherules dude so long as there is no chance of me getting hurt. The people that race there know what they are doing and do so voluntarily. No one holds a gun to their head and says you have to race there. Racing on roads, as opposed to track racing, has a different mind set. And like most everything if you know what you are doing its fun. If you don't then you shouldn't be there. It takes about four or five years to learn the TT course.
Mad Sunday is when the mountain section of the course is made one way from Ramsey to Douglas and you're free to play racer. I have done it a few times and it can be hilarious following someone who hasn't a clue. Or it can be downright scary if you get mixed in with fast guys. I was watching one year at Creg-ne-Baa. There is a long straight downhill run from Kates to the Creg. A group of about 10-12 rider came around Kates and made run down. As the they all sat up to brake for the Creg in the middle of them was an Isle of Man motorcycle cop! Everyone has fun over there!
Do a lap with Ian Hutchinson. 38 miles in 17+ minutes.
http://youtu.be/HNp_GIxmshY
Titan performance
Titan cafe racer builders.
If you guys have enjoyed these clips, you need to do whatever it takes to experience the TT at least once. I've been going every year since the mid 80s, because although I never intended to go every year, I was just totally hooked on the awesomeness of it all. Apart from the racing, which I believe to be the most fabulous bike racing in the world....the Isle of Man is a beautiful place to visit and explore in it's own right.
As Booligan said, visitors get the opportunity to ride the famous Mountain Circuit too. When I first started going, there were massive sections of the 37 mile circuit that had no speed limits at all, but over the years, the limited areas have become larger and more plentiful in order to reduce visitor casualties. To be honest, the only worthwhile unlimited section left now, is the Mountain section, which is about 7 miles towards the end of the lap between Ramsey and Douglas. This section used to be made one way on the middle sunday of the TT fortnight, between practice and race week. This sunday became known as mad Sunday, for obvious reasons, as the world and his mother were up on the Mountain giving it their best shot. However, the mix of abilities and machinery was huge....novices on 125's and superbikes being ridden hard by experienced riders. Inevitably accidents were not rare. However, for the last 5 or 6 years, the Mountain section has been made one way throughout TT fortnight, and although accidents still happen, I think they are fewer, as those wanting to ride the Mountain at speed can go any time they want. It also reduces the confusion for continental visitors dealing with driving on the other side of the road.
Anyway guys.......mortgage the house, get that kidney on ebay, and I'll see you on the Mountain next June !
As Booligan said, visitors get the opportunity to ride the famous Mountain Circuit too. When I first started going, there were massive sections of the 37 mile circuit that had no speed limits at all, but over the years, the limited areas have become larger and more plentiful in order to reduce visitor casualties. To be honest, the only worthwhile unlimited section left now, is the Mountain section, which is about 7 miles towards the end of the lap between Ramsey and Douglas. This section used to be made one way on the middle sunday of the TT fortnight, between practice and race week. This sunday became known as mad Sunday, for obvious reasons, as the world and his mother were up on the Mountain giving it their best shot. However, the mix of abilities and machinery was huge....novices on 125's and superbikes being ridden hard by experienced riders. Inevitably accidents were not rare. However, for the last 5 or 6 years, the Mountain section has been made one way throughout TT fortnight, and although accidents still happen, I think they are fewer, as those wanting to ride the Mountain at speed can go any time they want. It also reduces the confusion for continental visitors dealing with driving on the other side of the road.
Anyway guys.......mortgage the house, get that kidney on ebay, and I'll see you on the Mountain next June !
I was curious about the speed limits. I used to go every year in the 70s and 80s but haven't been there since '91. At that time there were no speed limits outside the towns and villages. But the 25 mph limit was strictly enforced in the villages. Every place that had a 25 limit sign seemed to have a cop with radar that would pop out of nowhere and nail you if you were over the limit. Glad to see the mountain still is not restricted. The mountain section from Ramsey hairpin to the Creg has been one way on Mad Sunday since the late 70s. Too many mad Germans! I used to get a kick out of parking at the hairpin and watch the cop stopping al those who tried to take the racing line. He'd give them an earful and send them on their way.
For those who have never been to the Island here's an example of the Manx police brutality at its best.
http://youtu.be/F1HqiUeKpyg
For those who have never been to the Island here's an example of the Manx police brutality at its best.
http://youtu.be/F1HqiUeKpyg
Jacob Agaetis
Been Around the Block
For 104 more minutes of footage like this, order Closer To The Edge. It follows Guy Martin during the 2010 Isle of Man TT.
I watch it about once a month. It's brilliant.
http://www.amazon.com/TT3D-Closer-Blu-Ray-NON-USA-Kingdom/dp/B007CBX304/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344285683&sr=1-2&keywords=closer+to+the+edge
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1698010/
I watch it about once a month. It's brilliant.
http://www.amazon.com/TT3D-Closer-Blu-Ray-NON-USA-Kingdom/dp/B007CBX304/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344285683&sr=1-2&keywords=closer+to+the+edge
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1698010/
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Hoof......village areas such as Kirkmichael, are limited to 30 mph now, and the rest is 50 mph. There is an unlimited patch just after Ballaugh Bridge which ends, somewhat ironically, just after the wonderful Quarry Bends, at the start of one of the fastest sections of the circuit, Sulby Straight.
We rent a house every year at Hillberry, which means you have to do a full circuit to enjoy a 5 minute blast at the end.
Last year, 2011, one of my pals was nicked for speeding on the bumpy section between Ginger Hall and Ramsey somewhere. He was followed by an unmarked Fireblade. He was charged with 100 mph in a 50, and collected a cool £750 fine....OUCH!
He should have known better, he has been going as long as me......
The early days, of the late 80s were best for me, as you could go as fast as you liked just about everywhere on the circuit....so i did. I was a fearless GSXR rider back then, but I got lucky, and never crashed. It is hard to dribble along at 50 on some of those beautiful stretches of road.
We rent a house every year at Hillberry, which means you have to do a full circuit to enjoy a 5 minute blast at the end.
Last year, 2011, one of my pals was nicked for speeding on the bumpy section between Ginger Hall and Ramsey somewhere. He was followed by an unmarked Fireblade. He was charged with 100 mph in a 50, and collected a cool £750 fine....OUCH!
He should have known better, he has been going as long as me......
The early days, of the late 80s were best for me, as you could go as fast as you liked just about everywhere on the circuit....so i did. I was a fearless GSXR rider back then, but I got lucky, and never crashed. It is hard to dribble along at 50 on some of those beautiful stretches of road.
