Of course, but is it possible to increase the safety in it to the standard you’d expect? For example in F1 it was possible to have the Halo which we have seen make a huge difference when it comes to accidents.Everyone knows what they sign up for, right? Don't see how it's much different from e.g. climbing the Everest or competing in other extreme sports where you know severe injuries or death are a possibility. The organization might need to look at dangerous corners on the track or something like that, of course they should always try to improve the safety of the riders, but don't see why the race shouldn't take place anymore.
Come off your bike at 75mph in regular traffic and you need two guardian angels to survive too. Bikers accept it.Of course, but is it possible to increase the safety in it to the standard you’d expect? For example in F1 it was possible to have the Halo which we have seen make a huge difference when it comes to accidents.
The TT doesn’t have anything like that. Come off your bike at 130mph during it and you’re dead. Simple.
This one at 0:45 straight up looks like a video game. Jeez.I just saw a clip of some guy pummeling down a cliff and had to pause. It looked like something out of a videogame.
They all died, right?This one at 0:45 straight up looks like a video game. Jeez.
5:12 is instant death surely?This one at 0:45 straight up looks like a video game. Jeez.
Michael Dunlop (5:30) is very much alive. How he is still motor bike racing after losing his brother and legendary father and uncle to the sport though I have no idea. Must be like heroin addictionThey all died, right?
Right??
Yep that's the one I was talking about. The way his body ragdolls is horribleThis one at 0:45 straight up looks like a video game. Jeez.
what about if they added another couple of wheels to the bike for stability and then cocooned the rider in some kind of seated cockpit to protect him during accidents?I have family that live over there so I've seen it a few times. I don't think there's any way to make it much safer in the current format, the roads over there are always up against walls etc. Even if they weren't the roads are all tight, and even when there are no obstacles such as on the mountain you can come flying off down a verge.
It's amazing that this hasn't been considered when they spend tens of thousands on research and development for the bikes.what about if they added another couple of wheels to the bike for stability and then cocooned the rider in some kind of seated cockpit to protect him during accidents?
if yamaha spent less time making piannys and more time thinking about stuff like this then they wouldn’t overlook such basic ideas.It's amazing that this hasn't been considered when they spend tens of thousands on research and development for the bikes.
There's a fantastic documentary about the Dunlop family called Road that I really recommend, even if you're not into bike racing it's still a fascinating watch and really shows that all these riders are just a different breed altogether.Michael Dunlop (5:30) is very much alive. How he is still motor bike racing after losing his brother and legendary father and uncle to the sport though I have no idea. Must be like heroin addiction
Its an unbelievable show but such a hard watch too at the same time. Devastating story.There's a fantastic documentary about the Dunlop family called Road that I really recommend, even if you're not into bike racing it's still a fascinating watch and really shows that all these riders are just a different breed altogether.
That hutchy, still one of the top blokes in the sport.Yep that's the one I was talking about. The way his body ragdolls is horrible
True, but it’s a bit different as in the TT you’re going 130mph on roads that are not designed for those speeds. The roads you’re legally allowed to do 75mph on are designed for higher speeds.Come off your bike at 75mph in regular traffic and you need two guardian angels to survive too. Bikers accept it.
Who's it going to be banned by?It's a great race and the competitors...and spectators know the risks. Its not like boxing where its a maybe, if you make a mistake you're done for no ifs or buts. Its fully known and accepted. It will be a sad day when it is banned as I fear it will be.
7 since 1990 in Moto GP and 2 in total in Superbike Champ.How many die riding in the Superbike Championship?
Yes, the Manx government won't ever scrap it, in my opinion. There will always be riders who want to pit their skill against this incredibly dangerous course. They all know the risks.Who's it going to be banned by?
That could only arise from pressure by the British government, but as sad as it is for the people that die and their families, I really don't think it's big enough news to be on the agenda and therefore to cause the British government to intervene in a way that is not customary.
The Manx ain't banning it, it's a fundamental part of their heritage and tourism.
Mad Sunday is still a thing, of course. Anyone can have a go then!Also worth noting there is no speed limits on some roads outside the towns and villages on the Isle so if you want to go and blast parts of the course in your own car or bike you can do
That one at 0:45, he came 2nd in a race the other day.This one at 0:45 straight up looks like a video game. Jeez.
Whilst true, a fair chunk of mad Sunday is taken up by a “legacy lap”, where 1000’s do a lap following police. And, more often than not, someone has crashed on the mountain closing the road, so getting a lap in during TT is more difficult than you’d think.Mad Sunday is still a thing, of course. Anyone can have a go then!
OMG that is brutal
Yes he died
