The guy being interviewed was the fiancée of my little sister's mate. She broke up with him because the first thing he did after months in hospital was go straight back to racing bikes. She couldn't take the stress of being with someone who could die at any moment but also knew she would never ask him to stop racing.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Wow that’s actually crazy. Also respect to both of them for understanding each others lifestyle

It is called " road racing " . Putting it on a track would be sacrilige and would totally destroy the character and excitement of the competetion. It is a sad reality of modren times that everything needs to be wrapped in cotton wool and every element of risk and danger obliterated till nothing is left to enjoy. And it is the Isle of MAN not men. The title refers to the riders and not the location.

@stevehiatt848

2 ай бұрын

It's against the clock, not a race

Possibly apocryphal anecdote: A rider retired after years racing the TT. At one particular fast corner there was a hedge on the inside of the corner which he used to gauge his line: if his helmet brushed the hedge he was on the right line. He went to walk the course the next year and found out that the "hedge" was an ivy-covered stone wall. His head had been 2-3 inches from a stone wall at over 100mph. Otherworldly. Edit: Regarding the motivation discussion. The prize money for this is intentionally kept low. It is the glory only. If you are motivated only by a big money prize it could be something somebody would try in desperation (I need the money). You won't be able to retire after a TT win but the Mountain Course will retire you if your headspace isn't spot on.

@lordomacron3719

6 ай бұрын

Aye the TT is about man and machine vs the course. The prize money is nice but it’s not the reason they race. They race for the love of racing and the TT is the purest form of bike racing.

@JohnBeck-pb9xl

6 ай бұрын

I could be wrong but I believe that the rider in question is Guy Martin.

For most of the year the Isle of Man is a sleepy quiet place the people 85 thousand strong are happy and live their lives like everyone else. Then the TT happens and an extra 43 thousand spectators turn up! The roads are closed each day for practice qualifying and then the races. The organisation is superb with mainly volunteers marshalling the 37.7 mile long 219 corner course. Riders average over 130mph with the record lap being held by Peter Hickman at 136.358 mph. Top speed reached is over 200 mph and this is on an ordinary road with lamp posts, trees, stone walls, barbed wire fences and farm gates. Straw bales are used as a safety measure on some corners. It is crazy, if you love motorbikes you must make the pilgrimage once in your life.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

That’s crazy that the town is usually quiet. Bet they love and hate it at times 😂 but I would definitely love to check it out one day. Bucket list forsure

@ianfinney7820

Ай бұрын

@@RealFansSports it isn't just a town. It is a small island in the Irish sea between the island of Great Britain and Ireland.

@justgarrygame

15 күн бұрын

@@RealFansSports its its own country and island in the irish sea

The UK has loads of racing circuits, but this is different. It's a road circuit. No commentary box can see the whole circuit, they watch the monitors and timing screens to know what's happening. Also, this circuit is 37 miles long. 130mph is only the average speed. There are sections where they reach over 200mph.

@justgarrygame

15 күн бұрын

not in the uk

@coot1925

15 күн бұрын

@@justgarrygame sorry, I should have said British isles.

2010 when Conor spanked it off the hillside on the mountain, Guy Martin hit Ballygary inside at 175mph and was a fireball. They were both literally sitting next to each other in the hospital. The fact either of them survived is insane. Before every race, before every qualifying even, the lads on the machines have made their peace with the world, you know, dotted the i's etc just in case they don't come through it.

@mirandahotspring4019

6 ай бұрын

The fact that they both got back on bikes and continued to race is beyond insane! Guy Martin is god!

@goatbrother8718

5 ай бұрын

Guy is definitely a character, his interview after the accident in the documentary Closer to the Edge is pretty hilarious.

@Jack-lk7wk

Ай бұрын

I didn't realise it was the same race that they both crashed insane

In a hundred yearsof racing, there has only benn one year ever when no one died. A few fans have died too by being hit by crashing motorcycles. A sport of real dedication and courage

@Danielsimpsonite

7 ай бұрын

37.7 miles averaging over 135mph, you need mahooooosive iron gonads aswell as dedication

@winchy162

7 ай бұрын

A lot of members of the public that die are bikers because when there's no racing you can take your own bike out on the track no speed limits

“That’s enough to make you not want to get on a bicycle again” never mind a super bike made me laugh 😂 😂 Those that ride in the Isle of Man TT have balls of steel. Great reaction guys, loved the interaction between you both.

If you think that these guys are mad, you should take a look at the sidecar guys doing the TT

@module79l28

7 ай бұрын

I second that! Driver61's video is the best suggestion since he explains what the sport is and shows how the outfits work.

@deathtakes

4 ай бұрын

I didn't even know that was a thing. Those guys might be even more crazy. What's the top speed for a bike with a sidecar?

@module79l28

4 ай бұрын

@@deathtakes - I don't know their top speed but the average speed is over 120mph. This is the current record and was set last year by the Birchall brothers, who also held the previous record.

None Fiction, I don't think you understand fully, there are more than enough really good tracks already. there is only one IoM TT. It is a thing worth fighting for in this world where everything is about safety.

I've ridden bikes for over 40 years now luckily without anything seriously happening, but, if am lucky enough to meet a rider who has actually raced the TT circuit I would not be ashamed to kneel at their feet and kiss their boots.

@DmON_WINGS

7 ай бұрын

I've met and know a lot of these guys . They're all down to earth guys who just happen to race what we in Ireland call real road racing. A great bunch of guys honestly.

@Tedward-dh2no

7 ай бұрын

You aint seen anything like this am about to get banned its the best fucking motorbike race on theeee planet.

As one rider from memory Joey Dunlop stated you have a grey blur and green blurs, you try to stay on the grey blur. Another commentator said "I think is the nearest to pod racing you can get in real life" Another reactor commentated that they thought "this is where George Lucas got his inspiration for Pod Racing in the Star Wars Universe"

The TT races started in 1907 and was a progression from the car racing that happened the island as qualifiest for UK drivers for what is now known as Formula 1. The reason it was held on the Isle of Man was that it didn't have the same restrictive road laws the UK had way back then. The bike races started in 1907 and were held around the St Johns course. It didn't move to the Mountain course until 1911. The course is 37.72 miles long (timed distance) and has at it highest point of 1385ft. At the very start they used an acid water mix to keep the dusty conditions down as they were basically dirt roads. Riders used to get burnt as the acid went through their clothes so the wearing of protective coats, trousers, boots and gloves were worn. These were the precursers of the full leathers we see today. There has been one successful American mark at the IOM TT, Indian. These bikes were ridden in the solo class and one of the riders went on to be the very first winner of the sidecar race, which happened in 1923 - Freddie Dixon and Walter Denny. The fastest lap is 136mph and the 37.72 miles took Peter Hickman 16 mins 36.1 secomds to complete. The lap record for the very first mountain course senior race was over 44mins at a speed of 53mph. The first bike win went to Oliver Godfrey on an Indian motorcycle, but the lap record went to Frank Phipp on a Scott. Since the old days the course hasn't changed much. The odd normal road improvements here and there but it has essencially remained the same. I think that has made the races a rare thing in this world now. Its a beacon of those who love racing, who love the sport for what it is. Its the purest form.of motorsport you can find that reflects the origins of all racing. The challenge, the test of man and machine and the team as a whole. It takes years to develope the skills needed to race here, its not for the faint of heart. By the way, the games are nothing like the real thing. Please please if you can ever make it here to witness it for yourselves, you won't be dissapointed, it will seap into your soul and call you back year after year. It will be part of you, the thrill, the noise, the people around you, and the smells of burning fuel as the blurr goes past will give you memories and new friendships that will last a life time.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for giving us that background information. It really puts it all into perspective how legendary the race is. If I can ever make my way out there I would love to go!

@daveclucas8738

7 ай бұрын

@RealFansSports if you ever do let me know. Will take you for a lap and describe what happens. Raced and now am.an official at the TT. There is also the Manx Grand Prix around the same course later in the year.

Ha ha!! That's so typically American - "why don't they build a track?".

Joey Dunlop once described road racing as trying to see a grey blur, inbetween the two green blurs, you try to stay on the grey blur.

Great reaction, IOM 🤩 More to check out from road racing: ¨⚡ROAD WARRIORS✔ IRISH☘ROAD RACING + (Southern100, Isle of Man)¨ and ¨ ⚡MOST EXTREME✔ SPORT✔ 320 Km/h 200 MPH - Irish Road Racing✔ UGP, NW200 (Type Race, Isle of Man TT)¨ both by Lockk9 I´ve seen other interviews and footage of Conor the full extend of his injuries from that crash: he broke his back IN 5 PLACES!, his busted arm: broken in serveral places and needed pins in his schoulder and arm..., dislocated knee, 2 boken ribs and a punctured lung.. So that he came back (and was 2nd!) is indeed amazing, how strong you must be to get back after that.. i hope he will get his first IOM win next year 💯

Ive had 2 Accidents at 80mph and above , I walked away with Minor Injuries, However I was T boned at under 20mph and suffered life changing injuries , Speed isnt always the Main factor,

@nickachief

7 ай бұрын

ya but crashing into a wall at 160mph can turn your internal organs into soup.

@peterhall8572

7 ай бұрын

I know ive lost friends that way, try leaving your balls behind, spread all over the back of the fuel tank, shattered pelvis , punctured bladder etc, 20mph

@heffatheanimal2200

7 ай бұрын

Similar here. I've had a couple of high-ish speed offs and come out with a couple of grazes and some whiplash (although my gear was always totaled). Mate of mine ran in to me at less than 60kph: I was unmarked, his bike was a right-off and he now has a permanent steel rod in his leg

@peterhall8572

6 ай бұрын

@@heffatheanimal2200 sorry mate I didn't see you! Sounds familiar

you guys should check out the crazy car racing from the 1980s known as " GROUP B RALLY " crazy drivers and even crazier fans

Also try Perter Hickman's fastest onboard lap! WTF. Balls of steel.

@peemot007

7 ай бұрын

This comment should be pinned. Peter Hickman's onboard hot lap is unreal!! The man has been doing this race for years and is still alive. Definitely note worthy!

I am involved with the TT,as a Marshal, sponsor and sometimes pitcrew. Thank you for avoiding the crash videos

@alex-E7WHU

7 ай бұрын

We really do not need to see those sort of videos.

There are tracks all over the world, this is a genuine road race, it's immersive for the spectators as well as the riders. The atmosphere is electric. It takes 2 weeks, 1 week for practise, 1 week for races. There's a set itinerary of races so the effect on the islanders is kept to a minimum. So you work your way around it. I've seen this race several times and loved every minute.

Greatest sport in the world 🌎

Most local people love the tt, the roads are only shut during practise time and race time. There are about 6 different races depending on bike type. This is the most valuable tourism event on the island. It brings in millions to the islands economy. Its an amazing event to be a spectator.

@lounolastname4477

13 күн бұрын

That is incorrect. Lots of local people (me being one) hate the tt and all the disruption and road closures. They now can close the bloody roads any day, whereas before there were certain days that they could not. It costs us millions to host the tt also; the government and tt fans use the old line “it brings millions in income to the island” but they don’t mention that a lot is cancelled out by the cost

If you come off your bike and don't get on it again,you will live with that fear for life

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

We get that and it makes sense too.

@ReaperZa23

7 ай бұрын

@RealFansSports l have been a biker for over 40 years. A few bumps n scrapes don't stop us from living our passion. My wife know that if die while riding, l died doing what l love

Should watch all the real road race series,, these are real men with huge balls of steel

Yeah i had a minor crash years ago at fairly low speed..... 3 cracked ribs, 2 broken fingers, lost some skin from my forearm and shin.... 6 weeks later i finished rebuilding my bike and was back out there😅😅😅 But yeah those guys that race the Isle of Man TT are insane😮

I’m really impressed of the different sports around the World.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Same! Been one of our favorite parts as our channel is growing, being introduced to new sports

Remember the vast majority dont do it for a living. It costs them a lot of money to do it!

Proving real men still have balls, now you need to watch the sidecars doing this course. The feeling is like climbing mountains, free diving, free fall sky diving. It's pitting yourself against the elements.

You should look up the SIDE CAR TT FROM THE ISLE OF MAN, THAT'S SCARY?

The Isle of Man has a population of about 80,000 and motorbike racing is a major part of the economy; not only is the mountain circuit in use for the two weeks of TT, but it's also used later for the Manx GP and Classic - all of these being stand-alone titles - and there's the shorter Billown circuit in the south, which hosts a couple of meets a year. The Jurby circuit in the north is pretty-much defunct. All of this came about because the Isle of Man is a self-governing British territory, so when Britain banned road-racing back in days of old they jumped a ferry across the Irish Sea and the Tourist Trophy was inaugurated. Roads outside inhabited areas still have no speed limit.

Yall need to react to Peter Hickmans record setting lap. It's POV footage on the bike, gives you a feel of the insanity. I've grown up watching this race and been lucky enough to go once, and it's absolutely insane what these men and machine push themselves to

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Sweet! We can definitely check that out

FYI There is an actual real race track on the ISLE OF MAN its used all the time for car and bike racing, but that's not the point of the TT, The TT as been run on the public roads since 1927 and that's what people come to race, there is no other "road race" in the world like the iconic Ilse of Man TT

Generally after a bad crash you don't want another bike, for the first 12 hours or so. Then you get comfy in the hospital bed and you start trying to decide what bike you want next. I crashed at 80mph last summer, broke both arms and wrists, several bones in hand and fingers, and by the following day after surgery with both arms in cast still in hospital I'm using my fingertips to look at bikes for sale on the Internet. The feeling you get on the bike makes it worth it. Its a feeling nothing else can provide, its like growing wings and flying. Imagine learning to fly and then choosing to stop, no one would choose to stop even after a bad landing, an injured bird flies again as soon as it can fly.

If you think this is mad you should check out the side car races

Part of the reason for this extraordinary race is that the Isle of Man (' Isle of Men' is a play on words) is semi-independent. It is not part of the UK, and is only linked to us by the fact that our King Charles III is also Lord of Mann. The UK looks after its foreign policy and defence, but otherwise the island is run by one of the most ancient Parliaments in the world, Tynwald. This is why it can have its own road safety laws! Did you notice the island flag, the 'three legs of Man'? Its history is a mixture of Viking and Celtic, and the island even has its own language, Manx Gaelic, whose last mother-tongue speaker died in 1974, but which is being revived.

Base jumping is an amazing sport, almost everyone who created it is currently dead but still people line up to do it. All throughout our history we humens have not shyed away from danger and us Brits, Aussies, Canadians and the Ireish all really pride ourselves on our courage, its what makes us such great warriors. less than 2% of the worlds population took over more than 25% due to our willingness to accept danger. Brits mapped the world, explored every coastline and mountian and it was extreamly risky, thousands of died but we have never stopped dreaming about the next great adventure.

The 1907 Isle of Man TT races were the inaugural International Tourist Trophy for motor-cycles held on the Isle of Man. The event was held on Tuesday 28 May 1907 over the St John's Short Course consisting of a Single Cylinder and a Twin-Cylinder class.

as of now there's 2.5 deaths per year, and it will only get higher... this is not for rookies, and the pros are "not allowed" to race, as they are under a contract...

@aidancrowley9452

7 ай бұрын

This used to be part of the Moto GP season before it moved to silverstone in England . They said it was to dangerous . Valentino Rossi #46 did a parade lap and said no way he’d race there . These riders are on a different level ! Plus the purse for the big race the senior race is only about 30k . Any rider that finish’s this race is a winner in my opinion !😎🏍️

It's the biggest event that happens in the Isle of Man, which brings global attention to the semi-independent island country. Man is subject to the British Crown, but free from British taxes, with an autonomous parliament. Sitting in the Irish Sea between England, Ireland and Scotland, it kept its independence by strict neutrality, and making a big deal of its Manx separate ethnicity, which was a blend of Celtic and Viking, never strictly English, Irish or Scottish. So it's worth a lot of tourist pounds, as well as the money the motorbike companies bring in for sponsorship. The other thing the Manx get out of it is the most perfect roads in the British Isles, because they resurface the route every year to reduce the risks.

Gave ya a thumbs up , a rare thing, for owning the "mom" dig. I'm a Bluewater/open ocean, solo sailor. Think America's cup , but in a 50 year old ,30 ft, Allied Chance 30-30, iOR , fin keeled , masthead sloop, sailboat. Designed by Denise Conner , who won the America's Cup , 4 times and lost twice. Built by Allied Boat in Hudson NY. Hull 27 of 45 known. I've spent years rebuilding her while i worked building mega yachts for 30 years. Speed is relative but I get it. It's having an indescribable desire, obsession really, to push your equipment, and skills , to the limit. Having grown up on a cutting horse farm, building custom western saddles in my family's shop, it was a ball of fire in my gut hearing people saying follow your dream , while I had a family, a job , a house ,but was miserable. My mate calls em anchors. 17 years now and it's time to put the cowboy hat back on. Pop's 88. Be 89 in December and thought I'd lost my mind. He's a cowboy and hates the ocean, boats, or even fishing. My adventures are at an end. I'm 64 now ,and I've seen the critter. Did what I said I was gonna for years. Wasn't particularly lucrative but I built a cabin on the farm so I feel fulfilled ,and will reclaim my place with my parents who still have a couple horses,and are building our last run of saddles. I get what these young men do and why. Should they survive ? Like me. It'll be pictures on a wall ,and stories for the grand kids. If they choose to listen. Fair winds... New subscriber. Come on 100 k. Capt.Bob, SV ( Sailing Vessel ) 27th Chance, Tampa Fl, USA 🇺🇸

@RealFansSports

Ай бұрын

Well we appreciate that and that story you shared to us. Living by your own means and own accord is a special feat that a lot of people do not see it until fruition! We hope to grow old and know we went after the things that brought us joy! I’m happy you have been able to accomplish that so far! Much love to you and your family

These guys would not race if you put them on a sanitised track, The whole point for them, is that it is dangerous and its a real road race through housing, flint walls and curb stones etc., that's the whole point. They come here just because it is the most dangerous road race. They ALL know the risks and have seen other competitors die. Crazy I know but millions come to see the race for themselves also putting themselves at risk being so close to the road- there are no safety barriers. The cemetery is not for competitors, its just the local one that happens to be along side the road.

I don,t know if anyone has suggested that you check the sidecar racing at the isle of man but if you can check out the pov footage from a sidecar racing on the island.That is frigging scary. The actual event raises millions of pounds for the local community over the two weeks of the racing. It is so popular with the fans that you have to book a ferry crossing to the island a whole year in advance or you will not get over there.

@RealFansSports

6 ай бұрын

Yes they have! Video will be out within the next week! It had us baffled! Those people are insane

The history of the tt is a better video but be aware a guy face plants a building at 100 + mph .

Isle of man TT. It's for the glory not the money.

IF you think that is crazy then you ought to see the sidecar races - motorbikes with a passenger at the side!

"There's a green blur and a grey blur. I try to stay on the grey blur" - Joey Dunlop, TT Legend.

Hi, The Tourist Trophy is held last week in May and first week in June, one week to practice and one week of racing. There are many videos on the TT but a couple to watch imo are Peter Hickmans Fastest lap with chin camera, The Isle Of Man TT - World's Most Dangerous Motorcycle Race! where they follow Cameron McDonald an Aussie before the race and a video called The Most Dangerous Race In The World by Albon, he does explain some of the history of the race and how it started.

No he wasn't "Listening to his breaks and gears"! He was mentally visualising the course. His bike wasn't even running!! He was preparing mentally.. Jeepers, you guys 😮😮😮

The first prize for this year's Superbike TT is £20,000 pounds. * Senior race wise, the prize-winning pot for first is £25,000 pounds. * Former top ten TT finisher Kiaran Hankin is title supporting Richard Wilson's 1000cc races effort, via his KH Hire company.

The circuit is 37.739 mi (60.735 km) long and earlier this year Peter Hickman made history in the second Superstock race of the 2023 Isle of Man TT with a new outright lap record of 136.358mph (218.17kph), blitzing his old time from 2018. That was his average speed around the course! They get over 200mph (320kph) in places. Going off a cliff is one thing, but hitting a stone wall at the speeds they do... Putting this race on a track would be like putting the Tour de France in a bicycle park.

Even amongst experienced riders the IOM TT is often considered insane. Valentino Rossi said, "I did a lap of the Isle of Man, and I understand why people love this because it’s f**king awesome - it’s unbelievable, great. But, unfortunately, it’s too dangerous. Sometimes, riders are crazy." Once you've learnt to ride though, it's something you can never match

At 10:14, the bloke with the lamb chop sideburns is Guy Martin. He went to be a much loved TV personality who does great shows around various engineering topics. Proper Yorkshire lad.

Pretty much every short track im the world outside of th US are better than any in the US. Also this is road racing and is a different animal.

@BlackRat-vw9jv

7 ай бұрын

As Cameron Donald said about track racing and road racing. Road racing is like rock climbing with a rope, road racing is rock climbing without the rope.

If you bought a house on the Course after 1911, you can't really complain about the roads closing

@lounolastname4477

13 күн бұрын

You can when you consider that previously there were days when they could not close the roads, and were set non-race days, so that you could plan to. Be out and know roads weren’t going to close, whereas now they can close them any day. Previously they did not close them on a Sunday but last year they did

This is what we call Real Road Racing over here in Ireland next door to the Isle of Man and the guys are honestly nice down to earth guys who just happen to love motorcycle racing in its toughest form. 26 miles per lap 300 corners and 6 laps per race. Several categories from 125cc up to 1000cc Superbikes. 2 weeks of all out bikes and riders and has visitors from all over the world. Gas Monkey sponsored the Suprbike winner in 2022 and Richard and his family and friends were over for it. Great seeing it getting world wide recognition. Ìts as good as motorcycle racing gets🤘😝🤘

When Connor was laying on his tank before the race, he wasn't listening to his gears. He was zoning in on the race track or road in his mind, going through the motion in his imagination. All great racers do it

If you stiffen up on a motorcycle, it Will Not Turn, you need to be Relaxed! The faster you enter a corner the more you need to relax into it and allow the bike fall to the inside of the turn. You initiate that "Fall" by "Counter Steering", turning the handlebars, in the opposite direction, or more precisely, Pushing the the handlebar on the side you want to turn to. The bike wants to stand up and go straight, you are trying to counter act the effect of what are essentially 2 spinning Gyroscopes, and balance it at a point that the bike tracks an Arc through the corner. As you reach the limit of traction with your tires in a turn, by leaning your body all the way over , you relieve the side load on the tire, gaining a little cornering speed. The last racer to hit his brakes going into a corner carries the most speed, so this is where you see riders pass each other, and again if you Tense Up, the bike won't turn and you will go straight through the corner and Lose Control

That's Guy Martin @ 10.14 with the big sideburns, he's a big celebrity in the UK, had a horrible crash on the TT.

The IOM is a two week event. Week one is practice week and week two is race week. In between there is Mad Sunday when everybody and anybody is allowed to ride the course. This is where most of the deaths and injuries happen as the amateur riders attempt to ride like the professionals. In 2019 I was able to fulfill a 40+ year wish and check the #1 item off of my bucket list by going to the island to watch the races. Words cannot describe what watching the races in person is like.

cool video guys glad you guys enjoyed our crazy tradition, check out the north west 200 next

Isle of Man....................not Men

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

We thought it was man too, but the video we reacted to had it titled men for some reason

@nicksykes4575

7 ай бұрын

@@RealFansSports They did call it the isle of men, but that's also misleading in another way, women compete here too. Jenny Tinmouth is the fastest woman, Maria Costello is not far behind her, this year there were two all woman sidecar crews, plus several woman sidecar passengers The guy with the microphone is sat in the commentary box, the start/finish straight is directly below him, between him and the cemetery. That cemetery was there several hundred years before the TT began. Technically it's a timr trial rather than a race, as they start at ten second intervals. Until 1975 it was a round of what is now classed as Moto GP, several of the top riders refused to race there, and the British round of the world championdhip was moved to Silverstone in England. The TT is now a part of the road racing series, with rounds in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Islw of Man, and England, all held on public roads, some of them narrower than the TT course. Have a look at "The Road Warriors, Irish road racing" by Lockk 9.

@nikkihayes5411

7 ай бұрын

Sidecars (combos) rule👍🏍️💨💨🏍️💨💨💨🤯

@nicksykes4575

7 ай бұрын

@@nikkihayes5411 As an ex-sidecar racer I cannot disagree!

@colindebourg9012

7 ай бұрын

It's a play on words.

Just some context. The Isle of Man is a separate island from the UK, with its own parliament and laws which allows street racing. Its also a tax haven so building a circuit there there isnt really viable. The UK mainland has several motorcycle racing circuits but this is a different competition racing against other riders not a time trial like the TT. And bikers are just a crazy breed. I known a few who've been involved in everyday traffic accidents, broken bones etc but this didnt stop them getting back on one.

The Isle of man is the last week of May to the first week of June.

you think the solo bikes are dangerous, and the riders have balls of steel, you should look at the sidecar racing, where the sidcar rider is trusting his life to the person steering the bike

The whole point of the TTs is that it’s not on a track, there are other road races in Ireland just like this one. You should check them out.

There is a 37 mile road that goes around the island. That whole road is the "track". The race began there because of racing bans and speed limits on mainland GB. It is a small quiet town on an island in the Irish Sea that enjoys a week of craziness and major revenue, besides the history. The racers have that one major race to be FREE, to test themselves, not just the limits of their bikes, with a timed, no holes barred Major. There are smaller races that are done on the public roads as well (see Irish Road Racing); but to compete against the worlds top teams, top bikes, & best riders? They only gather at one race all together, and that's The Isle Of Mann TT!

And despite the broken back and all the other injuries, it didn't cost him a penny (cent) in medical expenses! These mainly amateur riders are amazing and the fact that it remains a ROAD race rather than a safer track race makes it all the more magical and typically British!

Watch the side car races of the Isle man TT, they are insane

More people are dying while mountaineering or boxing.

@kueyteow8663

7 ай бұрын

This race happen only 2 weeks every year.

Been around it multiple times when I was a young lad….the last time I was on an rs250 it was fantastic

If you find this insane you should react to the winner, Peter Hickman, doing a “chill” lap of the circuit. He did the fastest lap of the circuit

No, let it Be RAW. and PURE.

Joey Dunlop who won the race featured later died in a race accident as did one of his nephews and his brother. His other nephew continues to race.

You should watch the motorbike and sidecar events on the same course the sidecar guy is hanging off on the corners for stability and to stop the think flipping over

Checkout the sidecar races around here!

The chap with the “A” cap is slightly missing the point. The whole cache and uniqueness of this street race, the danger, difficulty, “what ifs” are exactly what makes this race so desirable. You’d lose all that by creating a sanitised track. Yes less deaths, but far less interest, less kudos, less greatness. You have to adopt the mindset of the riders, they don’t do this for the money.

It's partly funny watching the reactions of people who have never seen Motorcycle racing. Only partly funny, because some of these people are family members who don't react that well to seeing how fast a Motorcycle can actually go. Only a feeling other Motorcycle riders could understand. As much as Motor Sports are great to watch or be part of. Nothing comes close to Riding a Motorcycle at Speed. ( I would prefer to write Bikes, but this might include people who play Soccer and ride Bicycles 🙄 )

It's over 2 weeks 1 week for practice 1 week of Racing end of May beginning of June

What makes it really special is, it's 37 mile circuit with no real safety run off, bends,corners, brick walls, stone barriers and you need to know each one intimately. Ive ridden around it a few times but never raced on it. How the hell they do it is not human. I just dunno!

The cemetery is directly next to the start line there are a few riders buried there and a large memorial with name plaques for all the riders lost on the isle

Love the TT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

It was so cool to watch! Definitely have to check it out next year

The people racing there don't want safe. They want the danger.

Did a thumbs up. I will subscribe if there is football with all those AMAZING SKILLS, goals and goal keepers reflections. Best sport in the WORLD. Thanks.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

I’m sure we will have some football/soccer reactions in the future! We try and do a little bit of everything depending on the feedback we get!

Imagine the US biker, his mustaches in the wind, his stomach resting on the tank of his HARLEY backfiring and slow as a donkey, finding himself among real bikers on real motorcycles.

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Stereotypes are so funny

@christianc9894

7 ай бұрын

@@RealFansSports and so real........

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

@@christianc9894 There are plenty of people that ride sport bikes. I have a good bit of friends and family that do. I also see multiple on the road every day. Harley's are also not used for racing they are used for long distance cross country travel. you just have no clue tbh

@christianc9894

7 ай бұрын

@@RealFansSports I see the idea very well, but your bikers are so ridiculous on these machines, in France, you call them toads on matchboxes. We are so far from the American of the 50s, tall, slender, proud, with a cigarette on his lips looking out at the world. These days, obese, uneducated people who think they are the kings of the world... What decadence, pshhhhht......... gone is the American dream.

Its for men and women who know they may not make it to the end of the race. My full respect 💖 that were that and this is now, so british😊

another interesting thing about the TT is that the prize money is quite low. these people really are doing it for the love of the bike and that's pretty special tbh

The cemetery is next to the track/road, the commentator can see the riders from his box.

The iom is one of last places to race where you free . The riders are the bravest and most pashionate people ever. I ride bikes and it's not a hobby it's a life style

TT = Time Trial, the race is the rider achieving the best time to complete the circuit. To do this each rider is set off at intervals, its not like a normal bike race where the track is somewhat crowded. There's a similar bike race in the States where they go up a mountain, Guy one of the riders featured completed.

@davecoleman2417

7 ай бұрын

Pike's Peak, the Guy Martin vid is superb.

*14:05** Michael Dunlop, continuing legacy of his late father, uncle & brother, all 3 of them died in accident during race!* *His Uncle Joey Dunlop sitting on Throne with 26 wins & Nephew Michael Dunlop need just 1 to match the record!*

Was super interesting to hear your guys opinions and intulectual thoughts on this race. So many dumb people doing reactions on things, you guys were very insightful and interesting to listen to. Thanks:) Should come over to watch it in person, incredible two weeks! Just book early if so cos it gets full, fast!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

Astronauts need heroes too

The UK has plenty of purpose built tracks but this is specifically a road race.

The furniture is what makes this race insane. Check out Macau gp. City streets with steel walls..

They couldn't just "build a track. They have plenty of room" It's a small island. The clue is in the name. And though they do race past people's homes, the people turn out and enjoy the racing.

Have you ever wanted to be the best in the world at something? That’s why they do it.

A great video, spoiled by that pair continually stopping and starting

@RealFansSports

7 ай бұрын

Thats the point of a reaction numb nuts! the original video is linked in the description if you want to watch it by itself

There is track racing, but this isn’t the Isle of Men. This race is what it is, because of it’s course.

Obviously the guy who crashed on that mountain road was really lucky to survive it but can you imagine it if he crashed art that speed of faster on a part of the course where there are brick walls ,trees ,barbed wire fences literally a couple of feet away from you at any given time it pure carnage