keyboarder Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I know it's a long way round and that, but where are the most dangerous corners (or otherwise) on the course? Are there any that are pretty much guaranteed to have one or more riders come off every year? And which are the corners that have claimed the most lives or serious injuries in the history of road racing on the island? And ditto for Mad Sunday with particular respect to the mountain section. I realise these circumstances are different, but is there a rogue's gallery so to speak of corners for non racing bikers? (Competition that is, lol,lol.... ; ) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 If you sat at the Gooseneck for a few hours on Mad Sunday you'd probably see at least a few bikers coming off. As it's a low speed corner there are never any serious injuries - just scratched fairings, snapped off mirrors and bruised egos. Edited to say: You blood-thirsty animal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 u looking for a gd spot to watch then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman11 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 none of the corners on the course are dangerous if taken at the correct speed and line. some are abit hairy tho if you balls it up a tad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I know it's a long way round and that, but where are the most dangerous corners (or otherwise) on the course? Are there any that are pretty much guaranteed to have one or more riders come off every year? And which are the corners that have claimed the most lives or serious injuries in the history of road racing on the island? And ditto for Mad Sunday with particular respect to the mountain section. I realise these circumstances are different, but is there a rogue's gallery so to speak of corners for non racing bikers? (Competition that is, lol,lol.... ; ) ) Any corner that you are riding on that I am able to set my shotgun up in time for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 none of the corners on the course are dangerous if taken at the correct speed and line. some are abit hairy tho if you balls it up a tad Ever thought of becoming a detective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 There are now 26 members with "manxman/mann" in their username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 As I understand it the most dangerous section is the 33 miles between the Grandstand and ... the Grandstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 As I understand it the most dangerous section is the 33 miles between the Grandstand and ... the Grandstand. i would think the missing 4 3/4 miles was more dangerous?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 As I understand it the most dangerous section is the 33 miles between the Grandstand and ... the Grandstand. i would think the missing 4 3/4 miles was more dangerous?? Damn a good one-liner spoiled by poor research !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 As said I can't think of a particular bad bit, its all a bit hairy if you hurtle through at 150+mph, an accident can really happen anywhere and for a variety of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Incredible, whoever put it up thought ... This video is designed as a tribute and remembrance to the 225 people that have died on the Isle of Man TT Snaefell mountain course (1911 to 2008) during both the Tourist Trophy (TT) and the Manx Grand Prix (MGP) races/practices. Can you believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 none of the corners on the course are dangerous if taken at the correct speed and line. some are abit hairy tho if you balls it up a tad I would say racing round any part of the course requires hairy balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Incredible, whoever put it up thought ... This video is designed as a tribute and remembrance to the 225 people that have died on the Isle of Man TT Snaefell mountain course (1911 to 2008) during both the Tourist Trophy (TT) and the Manx Grand Prix (MGP) races/practices. Can you believe that? I thought it was quite poignant - clearly showed the relative risk they put themselves at - better than just a list of names and a sad song surely? Most of them seem to get forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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