Comebacks - Between The Hedges | S2 E1

“I probably wouldn’t be sat here with 23 wins if he hadn’t had his injury.”
Dive back into the unique and fascinating world of the Isle of Man TT Races with Season 2 of the award-winning series, Between the Hedges.
Episode 1 takes us on the search for the greatest TT comeback of all-time. Featuring in-depth interviews with the world’s best road racers and experts, we examine some of the most iconic TT stories ever told. Our journey takes us from Mike Hailwood’s prolific comeback in 1978, through to Ian Hutchinson’s miraculous return to success after suffering career threatening injuries.
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[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

The producers and ideas people behind this content deserve a massive pat on the back. Outstanding.

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

Superb

[@mckenzie125]

apart from the ridiculous backround 4 chord music that saturates every other motorsport video

[@CaptainSparkle]

Not long now, lads & lasses! Roll on TT 2024! 🏍

[@Capt.K72]

Can't wait, lesssgooooo!!

[@prozeza]

Carl Cox is such a gift to the motorcycle and TT community!

[@Jack13882]

Bruce after having cancer. Think he should have got a mention

[@joelbennett775]

That man deserves his own episode

[@thesighbored]

Legends, we salute you!

[@stevesvids]

As TT approaches I always fail to recognise how deeply entrenched in IOM TT I am. The riders, the course, the crowds, the paddocks, the start, the corners.... even the tingling atmosphere of actually being there all comes flooding back. I last rode to TT and back in 2017. It was without doubt the most amazing experience ever. So much so I know it could never be matched and I never rode again. The bike is still as I left it the moment I stepped off. TT flies and all.

[@astridmiller7938]

love these programs...as a aussie the TT is the greatest race ever and every racer is a hero

[@hctnati]

I know it was a comeback win at the classic, but I think Bruce Anstey coming back from lung cancer he wasn't expected to survive was a pretty good effort too.

[@jonnybloggs6790]

Yeh they seem to have forgotten about Bruce

[@Coltwins]

Connors comeback has to be the greatest... every year since 2010 he has had to rewatch his accident a 1000 times over the fortnight, that must be mentally hard. The job is hard enough with out seeing that every day..

[@festol1]

For you all that got low, got hurt. You are strong, and it won't break you. We all cheer you alll!

[@allanhughes7859]

My T.T. partner past away not long after our two week visit 2023 . Not sure what to do this year do you go or do you not ?? If I don't go he would say you stupid bastard.. If I go it might be really painful Which ever way not long to go and for all those going come back safe and make sure you have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry got carried away there a bit great up load and what a man he really was a true natural such a gift to be given ..

[@piotrmurwaka3692]

Go mate definitely go 👍

[@allanhughes7859]

@@piotrmurwaka3692 cheers !!!

[@neiljohnston9132]

Don't even think about it just get it booked he'll still be with you have a great one

[@gabrielcorrea326]

Go when you feel ready and if you want bring someone with you to be an emotional support, not a replacement.

[@Floatam]

I played rugby in the front row, at a pretty high level, for many years, but nothing compares with the physical and mental toughness that these guys possess. I'll be going over again this year, but I know I will still never be able to understand how they do it. They are the bravest!!

[@phillee2814]

If Honda had not weaponised his ten-year contract while the ink was still drying to stop him from racing for anyone else, despite withdrawing from racing themselves, Mike Hailwood's record at the TT would still be the one that others chased after. His comeback was as a privateer, as well, and as Honda had returned to racing,, he punished them heavily by thrashing them on a machine with barely over half of the horsepower. As a result, we got Japanese motorcycles that actually handled decently, as until then they had insisted that any handling deficit could be overcome with more horsepower. They really believed that, despite the complaints from riders and even legislators about "wet spaghetti frames" and many other phrases that would be familiar to any motorcyclist of the era. Mike didn't only prove them wrong, he rubbed their noses in it with such complete dominance. I don't know of anyone who has left such a profound impact on all motorcycles, and not only in racing.

[@arai4176]

Great info phillee. Thanks

[@Bennybigballs24]

Absolutely savage stuff. I’m not even a biker but am obsessed by the TT. The lads are all top class characters. Best of luck for 2024 gentlemen ❤.

[@StefanMedici]

Excellent. I really enjoyed season 1, glad you're following it up. The quality is again top notch. Credit to everyone involved.

[@howardthrust]

No "stone" left "un-turned" here! And you managed to get all of that down in under 30 MINUTES time! This one's a DEFINITE "Keeper", for sure!!

[@davemarriott]

Hailwood, I was there.

[@DukeDyson]

The moment this video started I "knew" it had to be Mike Hailwood! By the time the vid finished I still "knew" it was Hailwood but I had quite a few "oh yeah" moments in between. Great episode 🙂

[@bazwr450]

These guys that race the roads are the most down to earth sportsmen the world will ever see . after you have been going to the tt races for years and you talk to all the riders .who go out of there way to talk to you . I think they feel like part of your family . We all have favourites but i care for every single rider that races the tt . and wish every rider a safe tt as do we all . good luck lads ride fast but ride safe see you all soon ( RESPECT )

[@fulltimereds8547]

Mike the Bike I was there thanks Dad (he worked for the Daily Mirror) for dragging me there didn't know how important it was first TT I ever attended RIP Mike and Ted Macauley - Not to be forgotten ,,,,,,, Old Mirror men never really die

[@matthewjohnson4208]

To all involved; thank you so much for bringing joy🙏passion🔥all of it💪🏼racers, you are always in my prayers🙏your families too! Much love and respect from Fort Wayne Indiana🙏

[@petervisi5369]

Without a doubt, all of them human extraordinaire. I like what Brookes said at the end. Without hearing all the stories you don't know who had the greatest or biggest comeback. There are several quotable sentences in this episode alone that can be used at any stage in life.

[@JonHullock]

The best comeback is all of them because every single one has suffered in their own way. Roll on 2024 TT

[@CaPowracing]

I was there for John Mcguinness 2015 win 😊 he was definitely on 🔥🔥 Awesome episode this 👏 ❤

[@jfoz7602]

Another brilliant episode 👏 We will be adding Lee Johnston’s come back to this amazing list real soon 😎🫡

[@JimmyTheKid_98]

It was this very day I decided I must do this before I'm 30. Good couple years or practise and experience should give me a good chance of having a reasonable time on my before I reach that age. Cheers to everyone who helps make this race happen and the brave Manx who dare. It's a beautiful thing. Caught that bug fam😂

[@ianlee5942]

Fantastic series

[@CrypticApathy]

Id LOVE to see yall talk about the Motorcycle medics that follow behind yall. And the interview with them. They are amazing riders that face different challenges.

[@dean474dean]

Love this same as tt podcast get so much more from riders then quick interview

[@fern6114]

Thank you, to all the teams, men’s and guys arround the TT… MY Respects from 63 old chap

[@lices]

Every year it vets better and better ❤❤❤❤

[@levos2006]

To be lucky enough to have met some of these legends still amazes me, have to pinch yourself that you've met legends. To the producers, hats off and keep this content rolling! So good to hear different opinions from the riders but how humble they are, how much they speak up about each other is so nice! Johnston cracks me up every time! Look forward to another road racing season and more of this content!

[@nicnak4475]

Mike the bike on the bucking bronco Honda 6, just incredible ! 😲

[@TomChame]

Absolutely outstanding! Thank you.

[@aruba3673]

It would be nice to see Guy as well in this video. Its sad that he didn't change his mind to come back...

[@gregsoucie]

That was extremely well done. Excellent job to those that filmed and edited this. I love seeing the TT get the production it deserves. I don't think it'll change it, but attracting an audience is key. Again, great job. Really enjoyed that.

[@John_Wood_]

Can't imagine the riders like thinking and talking about this stuff...

[@troyengland511]

To be fair it's a common thing all riders tend to share so we all talk about it. Share our experiences with injuries and come backs. Me personally I will always tell my story and am always keen to hear what other riders have to say about there story's, it's abit of common ground. And it is an unfortunate thing with bikes everyone will get hurt bad at some point or know of someone who has. It's a different story on race day however and u shouldn't talk about thoes things on race day/weekend

[@antonios2846]

Fantastic!!!!!! You are making S2!

[@nath2700]

Brilliant :D love these videos !! Keep them up! ❤

[@dionbyrne4540]

Loved it.. well done all, true grit

[@tbv_shorts]

I agree so much with all of these, and Connor having that crash in 2010 and then placing 6th in the 2011 supersports is mind blowing. Coming back from these big offs shows the guys are hard as nails. As much as people talk about the TT race history and the course, its the people riding that makes it amazing. Its the one race where you don't really see people being fans of one rider, but are fans of everyone. Yes we all have our favourites but I think if we are all honest we'd like everyone to win, the TT is pretty much the last pure race experience where people are happy for everyone who competes, not just "their guy". I would love to see Connor get a 1st place this year, but at the same time I want Michael to get to his 25th and 26th wins and I'd love to see Hickman set another record or 2 and I want to see McGuiness get one more victory to add to his legacy. The TT is the only event I can think of like that, you want everyone to get their victory and spotlight, not everyone can win but you want them all to.

[@kcafferk]

This is brilliant, more please

[@freesoul85vis]

What a terrific episode.❤

[@guillermoquinonez8356]

Awesome riding

[@royalbee9088]

Inspirational and emotional all in one , super human people ❤

[@martw44]

Absolutely Fantastic

[@proka]

Thank you for this, amazing video! Cya there in 106 days!

[@CHOPPERish]

Love it. Can‘t wait to be back this year! 😎👍

[@SB-Kiwi]

Best comeback is undoubtedly Hailwood. No question.

[@mattgretton2925]

Outstanding!!!!

[@RobClarkeRacing]

Omg god great, look forward to the rest

[@teanomilk]

Great history.

[@NodbodRS]

Wonderful that. Mega bravery.

[@sonnyf1213]

can't wait to go back this yr

[@robertlindop4911]

Just. Brilliant.❤

[@igorbrezovic]

Mega clip💪🏆

[@jaysmartin]

Hutchy was my first thought as that's my era and it was great to be there on the island for that but this has been really interesting!

[@andrewwolohan5200]

The show I needed but didn't know. Evening made

[@EamonDorrian-lo1ne]

A brilliant video 👍👍👍

[@neddy1287]

To tell the truth Conor Cummins is one of the luckiest person to be alive after that accident he had in 2010 if he have hit the stone wall straight on he would not be here to tell the tale I remember hearing the stories about the injuries these riders have sustained and yet still have the courage to race the Isle of Man track just to prove a point

[@hugonunes6947]

Brilliant ❤

[@sidewaysid]

We were there OK 78 best ever Mike the fuckin Bike, the greatest ever

[@user-jj6td9di4s]

no, Sevastyanov was faster

[@paulricketts5537]

Hutchy would be top of the most wins without the injuries he's had to get over

[@frankdairy]

Wow 😲 Unbelievable "talk about Balls of Steel" It couldn't have been better said,Mad Respect.

[@sprinter4x4australia49]

Fantastic

[@bayworksracing8568]

Bloody mega!

[@sc2320]

that was quality 🔥💯💪🏻

[@jamespegram8843]

Mike Hailwood , his comeback made the evening news on the BBC when he won .

[@docholliday2364]

Epic. Thank you for making this .

[@Norton1531]

Finally!!!!!!!!!

[@adrianshjadesheehan9991]

Unreal just brillant

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Any one that races at the TT is amazing in my opinion

[@patmays7344]

Mike Hailwood!

[@JayEss414]

Cant wait , Dean on Honda

[@chromaticnomadic]

How about Hickman winning his first TT after running wide and having to go backwards to get back on track?

[@vinnycough4470]

See you there 2024 🏍

[@user-zm4vq8oi4s]

❤it all🏁

[@woodyr5gt113]

Let’s gooooooooo!!!!!! 😂❤

[@protopigeon]

Brilliant, no notes

[@sidewaysid]

Hailwood all the way, Joey is of course yer Maun

[@Pablo__D]

Road warriors one and all.........................

[@JohnSmith-vu6zd]

Before anyone answered I could only think of Hailwood. (Possibly Robert Dunlop too)

[@ivandunlopthemaninmountain4840]

❤❤❤ 🏍

[@markcotter4213]

Great video! But, not hearing Guy Martin's name is weird

[@tylercockerill9168]

Anyone know if all episodes will be on KZbin? And when?

[@TTRacesOfficial]

All episodes are available now on TT+, for free: ttplus.iomttraces.com/browse and they'll be dropped weekly here on KZbin ✊

[@tylercockerill9168]

@@TTRacesOfficial Amazing, thanks! Didn’t realise TT+ was free 🤦‍♂️

[@Bennybigballs24]

Yep get an account for TT+ great job 👌🏻

[@stoptheworldimgettingoff.5396]

💥💥👍

[@garypotter1746]

20 seconds in I say Joey 2000

[@thargor6750]

Robert all the way.

[@mojosdad68]

Men. Real men.

[@lakhasingh3703]

hi tu u hi tu I is o ii

[@benhayes5683]

30 mins is well better. Nice one

[@rissellthomas3254]

75

[@stoptheworldimgettingoff.5396]

💥💥👍

[@scottaird6762]

Outstanding episode, absolutely buzzing for this year's TT 🏍️💨💨💨