Title: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: pretzel on June 05, 2009, 04:27:54 pm
Just noticed that there's a programme on the history of the Isle of Man TT on the telly tonight, ITV4 from 20:00 to 21:00, also action from the races tomorrow at 21:00 until 22:00. Should be a good view for those of us not checking/packing the camping equipment ready for the trip over to LM.
The TV guide write up quotes Barry Sheene - 'I rode there once, this is not racing, it's a suicide mission' 'nuf said I think!
Happy viewing.
Pete B.
The TV guide write up quotes Barry Sheene - 'I rode there once, this is not racing, it's a suicide mission' 'nuf said I think!
Happy viewing.
Pete B.
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: redstu on June 06, 2009, 11:24:02 pm
I think this carries on over the next few days, just finished watchiing tonight , gets the heart going! must go some year.
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: nickliv on June 06, 2009, 11:56:44 pm
I used to work in the hospital there. As a Radiographer.
I have a few stories.
The best one isn't about a biker though, it's about a rather confused lonely chap who shoved the tinfoil from a kitkat down his erm, third eye.
And how only 1/2 of it came out again.
I have a few stories.
The best one isn't about a biker though, it's about a rather confused lonely chap who shoved the tinfoil from a kitkat down his erm, third eye.
And how only 1/2 of it came out again.
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: Barry on June 07, 2009, 12:32:51 am
I used to work in the hospital there. As a Radiographer.
I have a few stories.
The best one isn't about a biker though, it's about a rather confused lonely chap who shoved the tinfoil from a kitkat down his erm, third eye.
And how only 1/2 of it came out again.
I have a few stories.
The best one isn't about a biker though, it's about a rather confused lonely chap who shoved the tinfoil from a kitkat down his erm, third eye.
And how only 1/2 of it came out again.
Ouch! :o
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: Plenty sideways... on June 07, 2009, 12:50:17 am
The TT makes strapping yourself into a 30-40 year old rallycar, in the woods, seem like a totally sensible idea !
Balls of steel thsose lads.........makes a GpB S4 Delta seem a bit 'soft'?
Balls of steel thsose lads.........makes a GpB S4 Delta seem a bit 'soft'?
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: Lorry on June 07, 2009, 01:20:20 am
The locals are getting fed up wih it, as there's a fatality every year But hell, you've got to go somehow, and if you want to take a the risk of killing yourself its fine by me.
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: redstu on June 07, 2009, 11:00:36 am
I think the Nuttiest of all are the sidecar "passengers", thats extreme sport. Must make an effort to go before it gets banned.
Title: Re: Isle of Man TT TV coverage.
Post by: nickliv on June 07, 2009, 12:25:45 pm
I had a passenger ride on a sidecar outfit when I was over there, round the Jurby circuit.
Borrowed jacket, gloves, and lid, none of which fitted properly. A 10 second briefing, and off we set.
I
have
NEVER
been
so
frightened.
Borrowed jacket, gloves, and lid, none of which fitted properly. A 10 second briefing, and off we set.
I
have
NEVER
been
so
frightened.
