A practice run to start the week:
A practice run to start the week:
Dan Fuller, local bicycle enthusiast
Oh my.
I went to the IOM in 78. That place is so steeped in the motorcycle racing culture. I rode the TT course on Mad Sunday and to this day I’m stunned how fast these guys can go, for so long, with the scenery ripping by at blinging speeds and retain their concentration. They are gods.
Not at all familiar with motorcycle racing, but I just watched that practice run video. That is hard for me to wrap my head around-that is silly fast! Do the riders have a heads-up display to tell them what is coming next?
I believe their speed is largely based on practice and course memorization, which is either admirable or even more nutty. Some people race year after year.
From the website:
"Every May and June the Isle of Man, a small country nestled between England and Ireland, turns into motorcycle nirvana as the world’s greatest road racers gather to test themselves against the incredible ‘Mountain Course’ – a 37.73 mile beast of a course carved out of the Island’s public closed roads.
The TT takes place over a 2 week period with the first week dominated by practice sessions followed by a week of racing."
Dan Fuller, local bicycle enthusiast
IoM is the most famous but there are other road races. I watched Road a while ago (on Netflix, I think) and it was a good show. More than a few people make a habit of riding like this.
Dan Fuller, local bicycle enthusiast
Newcomers have to do mandatory laps behind experienced riders during practice to be shown decent lines and braking point. Usually they have seen a number of onboard videos before registering for the first time. I never rode their but have followed the TT for years and could probably visualize the course with my eyes shut. They also need to carry an orange vest on top of their leathers so that more experienced riders take more care when they need to overtake them.
Last edited by sk_tle; 05-30-2023 at 06:22 PM.
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This event seems made for GoPros and drones.
Michael Dunlop is so close from his uncle record now.
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