I didn’t expect this EP3!!

[@brianazmy3156]

I have to say thanks to you and your family/crew for inviting me/us into your life as a racer. What a great bunch you all are. Tough break with the vision issue and as for the sensor problem, like grandpa used to say "IF IT'S GOT TITS OR TIRES, IT'S GONNA GIVE YOU SOME PROBLEMS ". Smart man he was. Stay healthy and safe for the next race. Looking forward to seeing more content. God bless you all.

[@ExtraterrestrialExcrement]

LOL,That Quote.. 👌🤣

[@sqwidink1]

Tit's or wheel's it's Trouble.

[@ChrisPlow]

‘This is not the council you do have to work here’ 😂 the best down to earth bike racing vlog out there by a country mile. Fantastic job Lee and all the Team ✊🏍💨👍

[@sueandtimacousticduo5444]

I (we) just want to say how much we admire you (both of you) for the way you go about it. And to thank you for the honesty with which you approach this KZbin thing. It’s brilliant. We do a bit of club racing and some higher level events, and watching you guys just hits home for us. There’s more bad days than good, but it’s the good days that keep us coming back and selling another child into slavery so we can buy tyres for the next round… Thanks SO much for letting us into your world, it’s brilliant, and we really appreciate it.

[@toneb4198]

Really interesting to hear you speak about the pit stop. Watched it on the tv and felt really bad for Neil as it looked like his fault but your honest views on the situation helped explain the whole story. Great content and great honesty. Neil is cool!

[@JaysDown]

I don't know the words to tell you how much respect I have for you and the other TT racers. That's living life to the fullest. Thank you Lee and family ❤👍

[@THE-APEX]

The Yin and Yang of life. Nothing we do is perfect, that’s why your vlogs are so relatable.

[@dondle2]

Another great vlog, warts and all. What does'nt kill you makes you stronger. WE are with you all the way. !!!

[@davelee9791]

How many other Elite sportsmen would give us such a personal insight into their life with the honesty that Lee does..you did great fella stay well.

[@markymark558]

Thanks for letting us all into the ups and downs fella and I appreciate all the hard work from everyone involved especially Christie doing the editing and filming.

[@joshuaman1126]

Lee, you taking responsibility for the pit stop shows your a leader, those men on your team will truly follow you anywhere because of that. That’s what a leader does… your awesome

[@roadkingryder6685]

Thank you for the behind the scenes look into the life of a motorbike road racer at the greatest race of them all. Mad Respect. Stay Safe Lee.

[@stevengaitt2308]

This is your best vlog by far. Raw and honest. Brilliant editing and production by Christie, as you not only get the fun behind the scenes but also the feeling of tension in the build up to the races. You were riding mega despite your technical and eye problems. Can’t wait to see the one of Wednesday onwards. #TheGeneral 🤙🏻

[@carwynthomas4033]

So greatful and lucky to be able to have an insight of what goes on at the TT when you're a top professional rider. Thank you Lee

[@tazio2]

Superb insight into the TT . This particular vlog should be purchased by TV company and broadcast on BBC or Channel 4 etc for the general public to appreciate. Its of the highest quality . Quite outstanding from the first to the last second

[@paulallen3905]

With the people you have around you Lee, good things will happen.the best insight into a racing career available on utube.truely brilliant....thankyou

[@pulan007]

some of the most honest insight into what its really like to race a motorbike. absolutely love all your content lee. and kristy keep up the great editing

[@derekcowley9304]

What a great bunch of guys you have around you Lee 👍🇮🇲

[@one-dip]

Don't apologise about the lack of positivity in these vlogs, the rollercoaster of emotions during your tt is authentic and real and adds to the whole viewing experience, i love watching your videos.....taking all us viewers on a journey with you Lee, with you through the good and the bad!

[@andyb.1026]

Its been 50 years since I last raced, but this captures the spirit, the atmosphere, camaraderie, mutual respect , the works ~ Good Luck Lee, all the Lads & Crews, everyone .. The Best of the Best..

[@stevec7876]

Excellent Lee, been following the blog from the early days and it has got better and better. Now you have almost unique TT access. Keep ploughing on in adversity and it’ll come good. Fellow viewers give the boy more likes, he deserves them.

[@darrenboyd3110]

Well done Lee just glad you're home safe

[@royalbee9088]

Goosebumps thanks Lee for giving us a look in the back door absolutely unbelievable, gladiator's of the roads ❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@SD43]

Great to see such a family atmosphere within your team😍👍

[@Oilyhands749]

This is one of the best things I’ve ever watched , it’s honest,raw, and completely brilliant. Don’t change a thing! Getting inside the head of someone who can ride at the highest level highs and lows. Ya some boy 😊

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

I really respect what you do and your honesty and how serious you approach your sport - very admirable 👏

[@_Krush]

Thank you for this great video! So glad you made it through in one piece! Don't be sad some stuff didn't work out! I watched the whole thing online and you where amazing!! Massive respect!

[@Jay-zc7iq]

+1 , I’m sure you read these , you looked absolutely great out there Lee , The great ambassador for the sport you are , thankyou mr Johnston for sharing your racing , your family and much more , 🙏👍

[@nicholasmooney9611]

Have fun she says, keeper or what !

[@mikecain565]

Havent watched all the way through yet Lee, But a Mega well done for the comms you did on Friday, Someone that could give people the feeling what was going on track, If you get fed up with racing, you have another job !!

[@baldwizard1]

These youtube vids are cracking Lee! You're a natural in front of the camera and canny at racing bikes too! Can't wait for the next vid! I was over for the TT and had a great time watching the races from the start line. What an epic thing the TT is.

[@chuckwagon7354]

The brotherhood among the road racers is special and genuine, and they are the only ones who should decide if this type of racing should continue. For us spectators it is sad when we lose one of our favourites, but these guys lose a friend, colleague, comrade. Let them race until they decide it's not worth it. Congrats on the 20k subs.

[@godly1984]

As a standard man off the street these lads risk there lives to entertain the people look how completely normal and chill they are 🙏 God bless 🙌

[@djben06]

Really felt for ya Lee, tis the way it goes. Massive thanks to you and Christie for these mint vlogs. Top marks for the editing with the music build up and engine noise on the grid shots - I had butterflies watching those!

[@ianlogan9415]

Great vlog, really brings home the banter, camaraderie, the highs and utter gut wrenching disappointment. Keep er lit Lee.

[@Bigyin600]

Brilliant stuff Lee and despite all the problems still running at the front of the pack showing your quality and ability. Loving the paddock banter as well between everyone as well as the genuine friendship amongst opponents. Keep it coming and keep your chin up despite the challenges

[@olithephoto]

Love the honesty Lee, showing what it’s truly like to be a racer.

[@rnp1181]

Loving the content from you and others documenting the TT for us and showing the behind the scenes stuff. The community between you all and the family vibe. Big thanks for the effort that goes into giving us so much to watch.

[@crumblymal8479]

Great stuff Lee bloody tough break on the eye front and the gremlins on the bike , it is certainly a rough with the smooth business and I reckon your due some decent smooths mate all the best 👍

[@mikerapley1303]

Just caught this vlog and it is brilliant, the highs and lows of bikes - never raced myself, just ridden off-road in competition and written about off-road for 40+ years, so appreciate the effort that goes into making these films. I did get to the TT this year and had a bit of a grizzle about the delays etc but the more i watch (not just your vlogs), the more it's understood. Keep safe.

[@jmrracing7097]

Honestly Lee you're the best channel on KZbin. Love following your journey, the ups and downs are brilliant to see. You really take us on the emotional roller-coaster too. Gutted you had problems, but you'll be back next year. Thanks to Christie for doing a wonderful job filming too.

[@lyndonbull3581]

Fantastic work mate, I know it wasn’t the best TT for you but to be that close amongst such heroes, it really demands respect. Good to see the human side of the racing fortnight as well when it must be so hard to find time to vlog when all the other pressures are so extreme. It’s good for you that you have Christy and Jessy in your corner. Massive respect guy and so good you made it through safely.

[@savage22bolt32]

I appreciate when he said "the worse half hour of your life" regarding prerace tension. As a teenager, I had massive stomach cramps before the hillclimbs I rode. And that was just for fun!

[@BickMitchum]

Got to love the General

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Well done Lee . Its a pain about your eyes , literally .but something out of your control.

[@arthurbarette4861]

The vlogs are so great ! Its so nice to see you chat with the other guys riding. The ambiance seems great and we dont get that on TV. Thanks for sharing !

[@bingwalker7925]

Absolute brilliant vlog , really enjoyed watching the highs and lows of TT paddock life , watched all the races live on the TT app which was a bonus💪✊

[@captainsensible298]

To win at the TT every little detail has to fall into place, that much is obvious. Even to place. I tips me hat Lee. Tough gig. Tougher circuit. Mentally, physically, if it was easy everyone would have a TT trophy.

[@rhyscasey7604]

Absolutely loving the content Lee. Fair to everyone behind the scenes for making it happen. Well done on the TT and cant wait to see you at the NW and TT next year.

[@DMax7894]

27.12 young mcguiness getting patched. Savage 🤣 Great vid. Hard lines with the results. Chin up and smash it at Knockhill👍🏼

[@joshuaman1126]

I loved all the coverage you gave Lee, please thank you wife too. I have to tell you that I’m surely going to suffer withdrawals when this is all over. Please keep providing this awesome content and perspective into racing, it is loved by more than me. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@findus605]

Thanks for the vlog Lee, appreciate this one was not easy given the bike issues you suffered. Watched it all on TT+ and as always amazed at the skill of all the riders. Hope to see you at Knockhill this weekend 👍

[@Cloverleaf7642]

Great video, Lee. And you were a natural in the commentary box.

[@robh952]

I look forward to your vlogs more than any of the other regulars i watch because of the great varied content and excellent editing by Christy( sorry if spelling is wrong) Shame about problems but like you said , thats racing and it has been and will be better again. Now, im looking forward to watching you at Knockhill this w/end, so all the best and just keep doing what youre doing.

[@trrize]

Cheers for sharing lee I could watch these for hours

[@jamesowen4360]

Loving the videos Lee. Love the atmosphere in the paddock Thanks for sharing all the best

[@spslist]

Dude. We're with ya for the good days and the bad days. Love what ya do and how ya do it. Keep er lit

[@koromuri97]

Best vlog yet Lee, a hell of a lot going on..thankyou for the insight

[@TheDarkSide46]

what a legend , Thanks for taking us all along

[@nicksidell4797]

Another good 40 minutes watch. It’s like a lot of things it cannot be champagne and roses all the while. But one thing is for sure what you are putting out there is more people like myself like to see the good and the not so good days. And what I have seen in this 2022 TT that’s why the likes of MD like to keep his head down and keep out of the limelight. But if it wasn’t for people like yourself Lee and a few others doing what you are doing with your vids We would not see and understand the shit that you have to go through just to have some fun. So thank you for what you have done chin up and crack on! 👍

[@denisederbyshire1957]

Aww Lee, I watched all the coverage on TT Live Pass and this puts the other side to that. You did amazingly well xx

[@topbloke60]

Great content as usual. Really enjoy the openness and honesty you bring to all your vlogs. Looking forward to the next one .

[@doug3011]

great vid, really appreciate the time you take to show us the inside life of Road racing. you raced amazing, it was just one of those things, lots of mechanical issues and hay fever. but you came home safe and sound. there's always next year. huge respect to you.

[@neilmorrison4198]

Another great vlog, very honest. We missed you at Knockhill. Hopefully you get sorted soon, as your a great draw at the BSB as well as the roads.

[@paulprescott7913]

What a great vid, thank you Christy and Lee. Caught a glimpse of the wonderful Sophie as well.

[@neilwebster2084]

Those moments after a DNF when all the adrenaline that's got nowhere to go fizzes around are awful. Been there myself, but always tended to hide. Brave of you to show it. Respect.

[@gregtufnall6276]

What a legend. So calm before the races and such a top bloke. Great watch so thanks a lot.

[@royferguson7908]

Love the vlogs Lee. The honesty you bring to it is a rare insight into what racing is actually about. Thank you for doing these, it's been a pleasure watching so far.

[@terryhosker1298]

What could be be better watching this with a cup of coffee Many thanks Lee

[@999Rabs]

Loving the channel Lee. Both you and Kirsty are absolutely ‘keeping it real’ and giving us an honest and genuine insight as to what it’s like as a racer. Thank you, stay safe and we’ll look forward to the next instalment 😊😊👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@Agnethadijker]

I really love these vlogs! The real inside, honesty, real emotions, good editing in my opinion, family feeling, really love it all

[@justinjambo6993]

Top man lee all the best for the future ! great content your showing us how it is to be a racer

[@andyoram5815]

Chin up Lee, good to see the tough times as well as the good ! Good luck at Knockhill this weekend, weather looks crap🤨✌️

[@HugoNobrega87]

28:04 Dean should have gone full Gabriel Heinze on that cameraman (look it up)! Sorry about all the bad luck Lee, it must be really hard after all the preparations and everything. Thanks for bringing us along, love your work

[@wlewis1105]

Keep at it Lee your an awesome talent and you are competing at a high level. You were in a beautiful place and you are living your dream with your family by your side. Things will connect for you.

[@kevinokane4141]

Great vlog Lee, looking forward to next one!

[@bikerboy7126]

Great vlog Lee, thanks. It shows there’s a lot more to being a motorcycle racer than just riding in the race. Chin up though because,‘Things, can only get better’ 👍👍

[@daverothan1879]

You’re a legend Lee. Enjoyed this video more than any of the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff on TT+. Thanks for sharing and must have been really tough for you and the team. All the best.

[@GuitarsandDrones]

I get ya Lee, when it’s all going to shit last thing you wanna do is make a movie, but like it’s been said, your honesty and Christie’s awesome edits make you compulsive viewing pal 👍

[@dianechessell1542]

Great vlog Lee, been looking forward to an amazing behind the scenes look at all the hard work that goes on. Its not a team but a family and they are all there in the good times and the not so good. Keep smiling and having fun.

[@thehowlingterror]

Appreciate you doing these vids. Onwards and upwards.

[@rolandsmith2141]

Cracking vlog, Dare I say the best yet. All that disappointed and no toys being thrown out the pram and putting your hands up about the pit-stop (total pro mate). Loved the scenes in the garage, the filming caught some great little moments that say so much (hugging Neil ect) bloody shame about the mechanical woes and then to get an eye infection. Thanks to you, your misses and your team for making time to produce this.

[@joeruszczak4360]

Another great vlog. How you can stay so calm and loose before a race is unbelievable. You get results people would only dream of. You really are my heroe mate. Big respect showing both sides. Shame about the eyes but get smashing bsb and back next year.

[@gerardedmond9151]

It's a very hard sport not just to be good at but to be great at !!! and you truly are great on the roads and circuits , awesome look behind the scenes at the highs and lows of our awsome sport.

[@timboy774]

I listened to you on Radio TT for the senior you were brilliant! Maybe a media gig beckons after the racing.

[@murrayhutchison5193]

Great videos which just get better and better, thanks for sharing and giving a great insight to the up and downs !!!

[@dannygardner6704]

Class video, they all have been mega Really shows a side of racing you don't see, a lovely team spirit good result or bad result, got to take the positives! It's the little victorys 🤟

[@garyabblett3128]

Great Vlog Lee, I’ve just walked my dog at the back of the grandstand and it’s virtually back to normal, so the dogs made up she’s got her park back 😉👍

[@JustTex]

Still awesome even on the tough days, Cheers 4 sharing .

[@truthteller8567]

It's good to see young Frank Wrathall. Ey up Frank 👋

[@dazpreston9572]

Chin up kid...U living the dream...my racing career was cut short...Fixing forklift trucks now...lol...

[@martindaniel377]

Muy bueno felicidades saludos de Uruguay 🇺🇾 👍

[@missingmac7104]

Sorry for being late with this comment, but Lee don't beat your self up on whot went wrong, You did a amazing job and the team was right behind you all the way. Learn from the lows and come back next year with a bang ,You can do it ,have faith , but the most important thing is you all came home safely . Great blog , thank you ❤️🦂

[@paulgill9629]

MILKY as a fellow Manxman funny man and. Bloody. Lucky 🇮🇲🏍️🇮🇲 Paul

[@savage22bolt32]

Really cool to see the "behind the scenes" stuff! Thanks from USA. IOM TT is on my bucket list. A friend told me to cross it off my bucket list and put it on my to do list!

[@robhush8836]

Another great video. They just keep getting better.💪👍

[@kyle_mcc1813]

Great insight with these episodes. The TT plus this year was mega as well.

[@markbooth6745]

Great video Lee, thanks for sharing it.🔥🔥😃👍

[@paytonpayton7489]

Great videos! Love them! Thank you.

[@spikeydood4241]

Lee you don't need us to tell you about ups and downs, but you do need to hear that we all have massive respect for you sharing it all with us mate. The vlogs are priceless as we get to see so much more than the racing that we love. You and Christie are doing an ace job and showing us the no filter honest view of exactly how it is. Fucking gutted about the eyes m8 but chin up our kid you know you are a fighter and a winner. Vamos!

[@gambits6962]

Enjoy watching your vids Lee a great insight to the TT paddock any the goings on. I watched it on TT+ which wasn't great but hay hoo.!! Yes you had bad luck but such is life and you came home in one piece, unlike a few which my thoughts go to there families. The TT is a fantastic event but YES very dangerous but as is any Motorsport... Keep up the great vids and hope your eye issues get sorted soon..👍👍

[@garymorrison3308]

Great vlog again Lee, top man and huge respect to you and the rest of the guys, hope you get the eye situation sorted out and hope to see you at sunny Knockhill this weekend 🤙🏻

[@timselbie3419]

Just outstanding!