It's that time of year

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Nothing new there then , very sad.
 
Am not a MC person, but kind of get the IOM TT attraction. Just surprised it is allowed to continue in this day and age. :(
 
It is such a great atmosphere during TT really missing being over there, just sad to see to this happen but nobody forces anyone of them to do it.
 
Very sad news but it's the same every year.
I agree with @Althulas, they do it because it's what they love so much, to the point where it's like an addiction to them.
It is more dangerous now with the one litre bikes producing in excess of 200b.h.p, on something that is way under 200kg. Where as back in the day they probably had 50bhp.
Some say the riders are crazy, I see them as brave. We all have different views of course.
I like watching the side car outfits hustle around that course, they're extremely brave and we have local champs, the Birchall brothers from Mansfield taking part and they usually win.
 
2 wheels are too dangerous for me. very sad
 
I cannot fathom the absolute b*******s it takes to ride this course like they do.

the idea of it scares me

so many riders die doing it

interesting stats on Wikipedia show that its pretty consistent in the modern era

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I’m an ex biker, and having driven the course last year by car, a week after the races, I am surprised that there are not more accidents. The road surfaces, camber of the roads, bends kerbs, etc are not really suitable for the speeds these TT bikes get up to.

What was worse is that during the time we were on the Island, there were ‘weekend’ bikers trying to emulate the professionals. 100+ mph on the roads around the base of Snaefell, in amongst the normal road traffic.

Basically Accidents waiting to happen !!!
 
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I’ve spent enough time stabilising bikers who’ve very quickly run out of talent for transfers over to a trauma centre. One of my uncles used to ride in the TT and southern 100 but would not ride a bike on the road. Mazza has a valid point about the power of these bikes and the characteristics of the road but I suppose that where the challenge is. I think maybe one day something will have to change with the power or the standard of the roads.
 
Althulas said:
I’ve spent enough time stabilising bikers who’ve very quickly run out of talent for transfers over to a trauma centre. One of my uncles used to ride in the TT and southern 100 but would not ride a bike on the road. Mazza has a valid point about the power of these bikes and the characteristics of the road but I suppose that where the challenge is. I think maybe one day something will have to change with the power or the standard of the roads.
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Shame that people (generally young men) will keep dying for their sport, but as said no one forces these guys to do it and I imagine pushing the limits more and more with bigger and faster bikes is like a drug that they cant give up.

Tony.
 
They’re riding right on the margins which is what creates the buzz, but, go the wrong side of the limits then getting back may not be possible. The consequences at those speeds don’t bare thinking about.
They know the risks, but, I think it’s a bit selfish if they have responsibilities to put ones family and loved ones second.
 
Redline said:
They’re riding right on the margins which is what creates the buzz, but, go the wrong side of the limits then getting back may not be possible. The consequences at those speeds don’t bare thinking about.
They know the risks, but, I think it’s a bit selfish if they have responsibilities to put ones family and loved ones second.
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Young children apart the families are "used" to the risks and support their men to the end. Look at the Dunlop family as one instance. God knows how many of their clan have died riding bikes.

Tony.
 
More sad news from the I.o.M.

Isle of Man TT newcomer Adam Lyon has died following an incident in Monday's Supersport race.

The incident occurred on the lap three of the four-lap Supersport race around the 28th milestone at Casey's, with organiser the ACU confirming 26-year-old Lyon had lost his life in a statement on Monday afternoon.

Lyon, from Helensborough in Scotland, was making his TT debut this year and already managed a best lap of 123.443mph of the 37.75-mile circuit during Friday's Superbike session.

He was on fine form in the Supersport race, lapping at 122.636mph from a standing start before his incident.

Tony.
 
Hopefully that will be the last of the casualty list for this year. It’s such a great festival with some great riding skill to witness but sadly with the greatest consequences for the marginest of errors at this level of competition. My uncle used to ride the circuit in the late 70’s to early 90’s and I remember his first video recorded footage taken on an vcr video recorder so imagine lugging around that extra weight on one side of your machine. Funny thing was he would do the TT and other road races and circuits but would not ride a motorcycle on the road deeemed it too dangerous. Mentality of these guys who I have met insane
 
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