Isle of Man TT
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BBC NEWS: TT organisers refuse to reveal contents of serious crash investigation
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The BBC has reported that Isle of Man TT organisers have refused to release a report into how a competitor was hit head-on in a high-speed crash with an official car at this year’s event. The news gathering side of the organisation explained how the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) commissioned a former UK Motor Sport…
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Paton celebrates 60 years of RACING. Reveals NEW road-legal S1-R.
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To celebrate 60 years of racing success, iconic Italian bike builder Paton has just unveiled a road-going version of its race winning Paton S1-R. Essentially, it’s a road-legal replica of the Paton S1-R Lightweight race bike – inspired by the TT winning machine of Michael Dunlop. And honestly, it looks the business. Delving deeper into…
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Veldt Helmets unveils new LIMITED EDITION modular lid. Could it be the MOST expensive helmet in the world?
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Veldt Helmets has joined forces with Italian luxury shoe maker Berluti to create an all-new limited edition modular helmet. And with a price tag of £2840 – could it be the most expensive helmet ever? If you’ve not heard of Veldt Helmets before, that’s because the Isle of Man based manufacturer has only been around…
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VIDEO: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT at the TT. WITH Michael Rutter.
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KTM has taken the chance to put its new 1290 Super Duke GT through its paces, ahead of its official release. Handing a set of key over to TT, Macau Grand Prix and British Superbike race winner, Michael Rutter, KTM let the man himself loose on the Mountain Course. Setting off from the Ben-my-Chree Steam…
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VIDEO: TWENTY minutes of TT goodness. Beautiful FOOTAGE from Studio Kippenberger.
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Berlin-based video production company Studio Kippenberger has produced a fantastic twenty minute documentary about the Isle of Man TT. It’s a beautifully shot, atmospheric impression of the iconic racing event, following multiple-time winner John McGuinness, Privateer Ian Lougher (and his wife Asa), and Newcomer Tom McHale throughout the two weeks of motorcycling madness on the…
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ROADS: John McGuinness teams up with PBM Ducati for Macau.
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John McGuinness is finally ready to return to the top level of road racing in Macau, after missing this year’s Isle of Man TT due to injury. And this time he’s going to be riding a Panigale R for PBM Ducati. The Grand Prix of Macau is a special event for many reasons. Taking place…
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VIDEO: On-board with Joey Dunlop at the 1996 Isle of Man TT
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BBC Northern Ireland has just shared this brilliant bit of footage, showing road racing legend Joey Dunlop lapping the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course on his Honda RC45 – way back in 1996. Dunlop won the Lightwieght and Ultra-Lightweight races that year, and still holds the title of ‘King of the Mountain’ with his…
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VIDEO: Team Classic Suzuki at the TT. Part One of Three.
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Team Classic Suzuki has just released the first part of its documentary series from the Isle of Man Classic TT. The ten minute video follows Danny Webb and his iconic Mk10 RG500 through his 2018 Isle of Man Classic TT campaign. Well worth a watch if you’ve got a few minutes spare. https://www.facebook.com/classicsuzukiteam/videos/863240063884266/?t=3
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TEN fully-restored AJS 7R 2 ‘Boy Racers’ up for SALE
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Between 1961 and 1963, AJS dominated the Junior TT of the Isle of Man, with its AJS 7R ‘Boy Racer’ – and now, you can get your hands on a piece of motorcycling history, because there are TEN fully-restored machines up for sale. The AJS 7R was produced between 1948 and 1963. The bikes racing…
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Been to the TT this year? Complete survey and WIN £300 travel voucher.
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The Isle of Man TT is offering 2018 visitors the chance to win £300 worth of travel vouchers. And all you’ve got to do is fill out a simple survey about your experience. Essentially, it’s just a quick survey to help the organisers get an idea of what it was like to visit the 2018…
