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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Lucky_Lou on June 14, 2013, 01:55:40 PM

Title: I O M 2013
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 14, 2013, 01:55:40 PM
Son in law was lucky enough to sneak off to the TT here are a few images which give you an idea of how close to the action you are..
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: montmil on June 15, 2013, 05:52:31 AM
Kevin Warren covered the TT for Cycle News and posted the following:

"The Senior TT didn’t get off to a great start. With the contenders already out on course, newcomer Jonathan Howarth lost control of his bike going down Bray Hill. The machine disintegrated upon impact, and parts of the bike flew into the crowd. Eleven people, including Howarth, went to the hospital. Thankfully, no one died."

Catch all of Kevin's reports and great photos here:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/06/07/2013-isle-of-man-tt-day-14-photo-gallery/?cmpid=enews060613&spPodID=020&spMailingID=5517940&spUserID=MjA0MDMxNDg1MDMS1&spJobID=322330508&spReportId=MzIyMzMwNTA4S0
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: k_enn on June 15, 2013, 08:14:18 AM
As a former corner worker at automobile road course races in the US, I always hate to hear about injuries to spectators when there is a crash on the course.   You really need to develop a sensitivity to where the debris fall-out area will be in the event of an accident, and even then you have to stay alert at all times.  I have had a few close calls in my time (like the time I was stationed in the debris fall-out area and three cars entered a corner which was only wide enough for two to exit, and had to run and duck behind a barricade to avoid the aftermath).  Unfortunately, you won't get the best photographs in safe areas.  
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Dave 2 on June 15, 2013, 03:13:32 PM
Thanks you for those great photos, your son must have had a great time.D2
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Burt on June 16, 2013, 03:57:42 AM
Sweeeeet.  Is the third photo taken at Ballaugh Bridge?  
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: nhmaf on June 16, 2013, 07:16:32 PM
Nice - sometime before I leave this world I hope to get over there to watch !
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 17, 2013, 01:12:03 PM
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Sweeeeet.  Is the third photo taken at Ballaugh Bridge?  
Thats Parliament Square in Ramsey...........
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 17, 2013, 01:13:27 PM
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Nice - sometime before I leave this world I hope to get over there to watch !
You will need to book 18 months in advance or get very ...very lucky.
Lou
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: clonmore1 on June 27, 2013, 08:46:06 AM
I followed the coverage on tv with Steve Parrish and pals, very good and scary speeds, those guys really Know how to ride a bike

Things okay Lou?
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Lucky_Lou on June 27, 2013, 03:45:49 PM
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I followed the coverage on tv with Steve Parrish and pals, very good and scary speeds, those guys really Know how to ride a bike

Things okay Lou?

Good to hear from you Chris, all ok hope to have the K on the road soon as i sort the duff disc out. Hope you and yours are well.
Lou
Title: Re: I O M 2013
Post by: Burt on June 28, 2013, 02:24:15 AM
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Sweeeeet.  Is the third photo taken at Ballaugh Bridge?  
Thats Parliament Square in Ramsey...........

Ta. It's been a while since I visited.  I had a funny feeling the barrier was on the wrong side for Ballaugh (opposite the pub).