The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: thrang on June 02, 2016, 06:47:03 PM
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Well its that time of year again folks when the chaps with ice water in their veins get on their bikes come out to play on the world famous Isle of Man Mountain Course.
Live updates and TT radio is available at http://www.iomtt.com/
So far Michael Dunlop has been the quickest in practice at 132.4mph, with Hutchy and John McG hot on his heels with high 131mph laps the 27 3/4 mile circuit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8zTR93c1lM
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Thanks for the update Tony. Getting there to get a glimpse of the racers is at the top of my bucket list.
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That should have been 37 3/4 miles... Typo fingers last night. I guess the TT is one of those things that most motorcycle enthusiasts have on their bucket list Marc. Being in the English North West its not a massive trip for me but every time I go I've met people (usually over a glass or three of foaming ambrosia) who've come from all over the globe who have been dreaming of going to the Island for years.
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One of several motorcycle rags I subscribe to is Motorcycle Classics. They have an offering for a group tour package to the TT including hotels and assorted activities. I'm sure it sold out early. One of these days...
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Son in law offered me a free flight which he had been gifted by a supplier, he knows I want to go but I will be taking Gertie with me when I do.
Lou
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One of several motorcycle rags I subscribe to is Motorcycle Classics. They have an offering for a group tour package to the TT including hotels and assorted activities. I'm sure it sold out early. One of these days...
Generally 2 years in advance unless you have won the lottery.
Lou
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Tony Shaw alerted me via Facebook that the Velocity Channel will broadcast the TT beginning Saturday, 04 June through Saturday, 11 June, totaling eight hours of race broadcasts. I've already DVR'd the eight-part series.
Gear up and enjoy [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-36434915
How about riding 20,000 miles to see it?
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Makes me embarrassed not to have riden 186 miles to go,,,, must do it soon
lou
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How about riding 20,000 miles to see it?
They rode across Pakistan!!! They must listen to different news reports than I do , that's for sure
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The deadly history of the IoM TT races continues.
Day One added two deaths to the litany: Sidecar pilot killed in his race and a practice run cost the life of a 50-year old TT veteran motorcyclist.
I am still amazed at the speeds, the proximity to stone walls, buildings and spectators. The lure and power of the TT is enormous.
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I am still amazed at the speeds,
I watch on board videos and can't understand how they react so quickly. I would literally be 2 corners behind the bike in my reaction times.
The skill and courage of these riders is beyond compare. One mistake and you're dead...........................
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To get some idea of the skill, here's the on bike footage of Michael Dunlops record breaking lap on the BMW S1000RR in the opening Superbike race last Saturday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nlzxR6lN7Q
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To get some idea of the skill,
Like a video game you cannot possibly win....................
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Like a video game you cannot possibly win....................
Except - he can. I wish I had a small fraction of his skill and reaction time. Oh! and a large helping of his courage would be nice too.
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Oh! and a large helping of his courage would be nice too.
Need all three for sure. Some folks just have the courage and the outcome can get real messy
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After the full 17 minutes of that video I was actually starting to feel queasy! I haven't the stones for that kind of riding... :P
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After the full 17 minutes of that video I was actually starting to feel queasy! I haven't the stones for that kind of riding... :P
I cannot think that fast.. watched the highlights last night Super stock I think, one high speed spill filmed by the rider behind incredibly no injuries then a coming together on a bend where the following bike could not slow down fast enough and clipped the rear of the lead bike.. both stayed upright.. ish gripping stuff.
Lou
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Been watching the IOM coverage and wondering if my hearing is totally failing me . I'm only picking up 1/2 what the pit announcer is saying. He speaks too fast and when he finishes a sentence he tails off dramatically at the end.
Is it just me?
Like all my stuff, looks like my ears are going out on me too.
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. I'm only picking up 1/2 what the pit announcer is saying. He speaks too fast and when he finishes a sentence he tails off dramatically at the end. .
Aint that the beauty of the English language you say potatoes we say Spuds.. You say Hood we have a Bonnet yet technically we both have a have a Boot.
Frankly I have spent years transiting the pond and its the differences the make the trip attractive .
Lou
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You say Hood we have a Bonnet yet technically
LOL that's probably the problem.
While I'm thumbing through my English to English dictionary I've missed the next 2 sentences
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While I'm thumbing through my English to English dictionary I've missed the next 2 sentences
[smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif] [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif] [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif] [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif]
Lou
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Couldn't understand half of what the announcers were saying, and I have a fairly good ear for accents and dialects. So I turned on the closed caption feature of the telly. That lasted about a minute and it was about 15 seconds behind and the cc didn't even try to caption one of the announcers.
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Couldn't understand half of what the announcers were saying, and I have a fairly good ear for accents and dialects. So I turned on the closed caption feature of the telly. That lasted about a minute and it was about 15 seconds behind and the cc didn't even try to caption one of the announcers.
They could try sign language... but even that has differences between American and English.
Lou
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I was married to an English girl, in my younger days, and I think the reason we went our separate ways is we could never understand what the other one was talking about. :D
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I was married to an English girl, in my younger days, and I think the reason we went our separate ways is we could never understand what the other one was talking about. :D
Ahh well if you had learned the majic words... response to any question or statement... "Yes Luv"
Lou
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Lou, you've described how I deal with Fiona. :)
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Lou, you've described how I deal with Fiona. :)
That's how I have stayed married for 39 years.... [smiley=whistling.gif]
Lou
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I read this morning where another rider has passed...... He was a sidecar guy.
Did it happen in the sidecar race we watched last night on Velocity or was there another race earlier today? I'm confused about whats going on and when with the time zone stuff
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I read this morning where another rider has passed...... He was a sidecar guy.
Did it happen in the sidecar race we watched last night on Velocity or was there another race earlier today? I'm confused about whats going on and when with the time zone stuff
Another sidecar pilot died during sidecar race 2 held on Friday. 58-year old Ian Bell was accompanied by his passenger son when the rig crashed. Bell's son was uninjured
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Another sidecar pilot died during sidecar race 2
"If you're a lunatic you'll last two minutes here - you're dead in a breath,". "You can't get blase about it. It will bite you, this place.
....................John McGuinness
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I just don't understand what drives people to do this. I have thrown myself out of perfectly good aircraft at altitudes that will kill you in an instant, and placed myself at the pointy end more times than I care to remember, but it was always for a reason. Placing yourself on the razors edge, just for the adrenaline rush makes no sense to me. jmho
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I get it - and I understand what drives them.
There is a great Video/Documentary on YouTube which I watched at the weekend. I'm a big fan of the TT and have seen the Sidecars live on the island, it's an amazing spectacle.
It's called "A dangerous addition"
[media width=800]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8J6s7qSUbY[/media]
Give this a go, the correspondent struggles with it too, and he's a Biker.
They want to live life and push the boundaries, they know the consequences, just as every Biker does when you hit busy traffic - while I know the risk levels are off the scale on the TT we're all taking more risk than someone in an SUV.
So why do we do it?
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"If you're a lunatic you'll last two minutes here - you're dead in a breath,". "You can't get blase about it. It will bite you, this place.....................John McGuinness
I think this year 3 or maybe 4 have died on the circuit. RIP.
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The greatest show on Earth - I think so!
[media width=800]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRWp9rhfS_0[/media]
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The greatest show on Earth - I think so!
Great video with good resolution.
There was a follow on video of a talk by the late Dr. John Hinds concerning the medical staff working the TT and other road races.
It was extremely informative and the Dr. is quite the humorist, highly recommended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg
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I went to the TT in '90 and to me it is the ultimate race circuit anywhere. The convenience of pubs along the way in case you get a little thirsty is a nice touch.
Whilst watching one of the sidecar races I was amazed to learn that some spectators were there for the sidecars only. That year must have been one of the few years that there were no deaths amongst spectators or racers as the previous year there were six.
I attended the international BMW meet and won the longest distance award. Somehow I forgot to mention that I picked up a hire bike in London to get there. [smiley=whistling.gif]
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As the TT wraps up, I notice that here in the Colonies, the Real Road Racing series -road races in England and Ireland sans safety barriers and such 'sissy bits' kicks off today June 12 on CBSSN and MAV TV.
Got hooked on this series last year. Same insanity of speed. Check it out if you have not had your fill.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg
If you remove the s from https it should embed.
In addition if you add width=800 to the media tag it should stretch it a bit. i.e. [media width=800]
I'm in IT - will watch the link now though, just settling into last race - the seniors. Death toll now 5 I believe as it comes to a close.
Well, what a legend and great presentation from John Hinds, what a shame he was taken so early - 35.
Finished the TT Seniors, No 1 and 2 to BMW machines. Another lap record Averaging 133 MPH ! unreal