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re: The Most Dangerous Event On Earth: The Isle of Man TT starts this weekend
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:59 pm to No Colors
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:59 pm to No Colors
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Next week, several people will almost certainly die racing motorcycles on an island that is absolutely not suited for operating motorcycles. Especially not on narrow mountain roads. In the rain. And the fog. And high winds. And a public course.
If there was a race in the US, and there was a death, they would stop the race. They would send everyone away. They would have trials, committees, and meetings to determine what happened. Then they would ban it.
On this island they scrape up the unfortunate soul, haul his bike off, have a moment of silence, and restart the race.
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Posted on 5/29/25 at 3:16 am to CleverUserName
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Traveling to see The Isle of Man TT is on my bucket list. It has to be a hell of an experience.
I just left yesterday for Dublin. Monday one lap was run before it was called for rain. Contrary to what have commented they don’t run in the fog or rain. Tuesday got to see a lot of good practice and Wednesday a bit before we had to get to the airport. I watched from Bray Hill which is about 1 km from the start/grandstand and the pollocks. Met a few riders Monday afternoon at Frank Machams since they were done and knocking back some pints.
A few bikes out front of The Empress where we stayed with a ferry in the background. Lot of cruise ships come in which I wasn’t aware of. The amount of bikes from all around the world is incredible.
Did a bit of laundry at the Dolly Tub before leaving for Dublin.
Met some friends at NOA Bakehouse who make great sourdough breads for some inspiration and technique.
And I’ll say this-no video can show you how fast these guys run. It is just amazing. 45 year bucket list item but not checked off. I will be back when I can stay a few more days.
Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop, Dean Harrison, Davey Todd all among the leaders. TT Royalty.
Cab driver from Bulgaria had been to Talladega and he drove his BMW like it once he heard where we were from. Funny.
Beautiful island. Bee Gees born here. Cool place.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 4:05 am to No Colors
Laps usual speed at 119mph. Highest speeds are 180-195mph. You wreck at those speeds your body simply explodes. 
Posted on 5/29/25 at 4:40 am to No Colors
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Imagine the dumbest, most retarded, most insanely dangerous thing you can get your mind around.
People voting for a f*cking Democrat?
Posted on 5/29/25 at 6:51 am to MMauler
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People voting for a f*cking Democrat?
Nah. That kills you slowly. This kills you at astonishing speeds
Posted on 5/29/25 at 6:56 am to MMauler
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Imagine the dumbest, most retarded, most insanely dangerous thing you can get your mind around.
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People voting for a f*cking Democrat?
That is pretty much at the top of the stupid list. You either have to be stupid, treasonous, or both.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 6:58 am to No Colors
I ride street bikes, dirt bikes , even a Supermoto in the past.
No way I’m even running that course at half that speed.
Those dudes are on a while different level.
No way I’m even running that course at half that speed.
Those dudes are on a while different level.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 7:03 am to No Colors
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The Most Dangerous Event On Earth: Diddy Bunghole Party
This post was edited on 5/29/25 at 7:13 am
Posted on 5/29/25 at 7:13 am to Z Cavaricci
The course is a little over 37 miles long and the lap record is 16:42.7. That’s an average speed of 136.3 mph. Can’t imagine the adrenaline rush you can get from that.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 7:32 am to hansenthered1
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This is crazy! They should do this once a year on the Natchez Trace.
I live off of the Trace.
You shut your whore mouth and NEVER speak of tNT in public.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 9:47 am to The Squonk
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I live off of the Trace.
You shut your whore mouth and NEVER speak of tNT in public.
That's like saying don't mention US129, BRP, or the Skyway. Everyone knows about it already.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 9:57 am to No Colors
I would totally sign up for this if I had terminal cancer or something.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 10:00 am to deltaland
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Trace would be easy it’s fairly flat and straight
Except for the last 40ish miles. Would still be fairly easy, nothing like the Tail of the Dragon (129).
Posted on 5/29/25 at 10:02 am to Darth_Vader
You’ve got to have a whole barrel of screws loose to do that shite.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 11:31 am to Turnblad85
quote:Valar Morghulis
all men die
Posted on 5/29/25 at 11:38 am to No Colors
Darwin
Posted on 5/29/25 at 11:39 am to No Colors
Darwin was right all along
Posted on 5/29/25 at 12:02 pm to No Colors
Crazy irony. The best Isle of Man rider of all time, Joey Dunlop (26 race wins) died in 2000 in Estonia riding a 125cc bike. All that experience and a rainy day on low powered bike got him.
My dads cousin was a the Chief Paramedic in Pittsburgh. When I got my motorcycle license, the first thing he asked is if I had the organ donor endorsement on my license.
My dads cousin was a the Chief Paramedic in Pittsburgh. When I got my motorcycle license, the first thing he asked is if I had the organ donor endorsement on my license.
Posted on 5/29/25 at 1:12 pm to hansenthered1
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This is crazy! They should do this once a year on the Natchez Trace.
Try that on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Posted on 5/31/25 at 3:13 pm to SpotCheckBilly
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