Reacting to the Isle of Man TT Race (for the first time)

[@AdventuresAndNaps]

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[@LiamE69]

Careful doing a video on TT crashes. Lots of them involve very serious injury and loss of life.

[@waughontheworld6530]

All us bikers are leaning with the camera 😂

[@Scotty24198424]

Btw, that 136mph... is the average speed.

[@AndyCaley]

If you have a young family it's one of the safest places to bring your kids up. Beautiful too

[@yamakaze4453]

No way! I was just about to re-order, thank you!! 🙂

[@JimmyTheRake]

The only place in the UK where potholes are repaired quickly!

[@AdventuresAndNaps]

😂

[@Avfc-m4w]

The iom has never been part of the uk. It is self governing.

[@GmanHYoutube]

Haha FACTS! haha

[@BoBnotThat1]

Sad but true 😭

[@andrewcockburn7484]

Its not part of the uk.

[@graveperil2169]

the mattress will help protect the tree its got to be over a hundred years old by its size

[@smythharris2635]

A structural ambiguity; the tree or the mattress is over a hundred years old?😅

[@Magpie_Media]

@@smythharris2635 Must be a good mattress if it's a 100 years old and still protecting a tree

[@mikeybabes7527]

But who or what is protecting the mattress? 😂🤣😂

[@cooko1966]

Tree 1 - Human 0 Time n time again. Who knew.... Amazed.

[@watsonwatt7984]

You definitely need to watch the Sidecar Racing as well as mentioned

[@kev2020-z9s]

The fastest ever lap by a woman on the 60.75 km (37.73 mile) Isle of Man Mountain Course is 18 min 52.42 sec at an average speed of 193.03 km/h (119.945 mph) and was achieved by Jenny Tinmouth (UK) on 11 June 2010.

[@AdventuresAndNaps]

💀💀 insane stuff

[@bobblebardsley]

The lap record is an AVERAGE of over 135mph for over 16 minutes?? I mean I'm no stranger to the TT but I didn't know that stat and the level of focus and driving ability that must require is insane. Also no shade to the USA because I genuinely have no beef with NASCAR etc but I can understand why some people think driving round and round an oval a bunch of times can't really compare with road races (or tracks where you have to turn the other way from time to time).

[@lewilewis3944]

Here's one to check out, Naps. A fella called Guy Martin, he was a lorry mechanic by day and a TT racer in his spare time. He went on to become a national treasure for a lot of reasons, mostly because he was such a nice bloke and the subject of a few documentaries. He later presented his own, normally to do with engines and engineering. A modern day Fred Dibnah. I'm sure other people will mention Guy in the comments.

[@butIwantpewee]

I'm a huge motorsport fan and there is no racer I respect more than these riders. It's pure racing as they dont even make a lot of money, they do it for the love of the sport. Of all the sports documentaries I've ever watched TT Closer To The Edge is by far the best one. It gives a great insight into what these riders do and why. As an added bonus, it's on KZbin so everyone can watch it for free!

[@caphowdy666]

I bought a ZX9R (900cc Kawasaki motorcycle) off a friend of mine back in 2004. It was crash damaged and I bought it to fix up and get back on the road. How was it crash damaged you ask? The muppet took it over to the Isle of Man not to do the TT, but to experience driving on the course. I call him a muppet as he obviously thought he was as talented as the racers and tried to ride it like one. Crashed it. Smashed the bike up and broke his collarbone. This is the same guy who a couple of years later bought a Ford Focus ST and decided to race another of our friends on the M25 at night in her Civic Type R. She wasn't really that interested and he disappeared into the distance. A few mins later she caught up with him as he was stationary, facing the wrong way in a wrecked Ford Focus. He had lost control with no other cars on the motorway at the time, hit the barrier and went for a massive spin. The guy ended up becoming a driving instructor ... no word of a lie 🤣

[@Drew-Dastardly]

I guess we all learn by our mistakes. Also an ST170 was nowhere as cool as a Civic Type R - I mean it never had that VTEC that just kicked in Yo!.

[@MikeSmith-ye9ho]

The biggest problem is, if you come off your hit something solid like concrete wall or a tree The death toll is a lot more 269. Atthe last count and some of those were spectators. They haven’t got a count on how many extreme injuries there have been

[@zee2012]

The TT is known as the worlds deadliest race it is 6 laps of 37 miles each lap, top speed is over 200+ mph on the straits, since 1907 there has been 267 deaths, The deadliest year was 2005, when 10 people died;

[@andrewcorlett5954]

The Isle of Man is beautiful (provided you catch the weather right). It's known as The Land of The Seven Kingdoms because on a lovely day you can see the 'seven kingdoms' of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, The Kingdom of the Sea, the Kingdom of Heaven and The Mighty Kingdom of Mann (Isle of Man). It's well worth a visit although quite expensive to get to. There's very few places you can sun yourself on an empty beach one minute, walking the cliffs 5 minutes later and then be up in the hills another five minutes after that.

[@Temeraire101]

Theres the other well known video which is documentary which shows "The Crash". Once you see it, you never forget it. And 130mph is the AVERAGE speed, top speeds on straights are 200pmh plus I think..

[@davidbright8383]

Instead of all the riders starting at the same time, there’s a ten second gap between starters. This is why the TT is so special.

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

These guys are mental, the bikes must be super strong to carry their huge balls of steel, its on my bucket list to experience the TT, cant remember the actual number but i think its about 230 people have been killed during the race history, as earlier, THESE GUYS ARE MENTAL, one racer (cant remember his name) said "theres a green blur and a grey blur, i try to stay on the grey blur" MENTAL

[@vito1064]

Joey Dunlop said that

[@grantparman4705]

As an American living in the US, I'm beginning to watch this video now feeling excited to learn something new about an event I know nothing about. 😂

[@BoBnotThat1]

Good for you mate. It's well worth it. It's MF crazy.

[@markcutting6504]

Check out Peter Hickman fastest lap ever with on-board cameras.it's like a video game but scary as fuk Also mark Higgins does the course in a subaru 4×4 & though it's a car with roll bars etc,he's still hitting 130+ on the straights😓

[@joenovark523]

If you need a good insight watch Closer to the edge. It’s an excellent documentary about the T.T. It’s on KZbin I believe.

[@canonndaleguy3658]

I lost a relative there, Ian Bell of Bedlington Northumberland UK in the Combinations (sidecars) he loved it there RIP Ian mate.

[@Industrialist2015ofUk]

The helicopter shots of the bikes going over 200mph, gives you a safe and intriguing view of how fast they go on lengthy roads, overtaking the choppers at times. But Your face reaction on the queezy parts!😂

[@Brian3989]

The Tourist Trophy takes place on the Isle of Man on roads which are closed to normal traffic. Sadly some riders have fatal accidents and even roadside spectators can be injured. Races like that are not permitted in the UK. The Isle of Man has it's own laws. I have driven around the circuit, but only at normal speeds. Seen the island in sunshine and rain.

[@f3aok]

Spectators getting injured is very rare. Oliver's Mount in Scarborough is the only race in England still run on public roads.

[@CovBloke1310]

I think they open up the TT course on a Sunday, so the public can have a go at it....

[@paulmaxey6377]

Officially there have only been 2 spectators who have been killed in the 117 year history and they were in the same incident. Most of those stated as 'member of the public' fatalities are from those going too fast on Mad Sunday (middle Sunday of the races) or on the rest days. They have stamped down on speeding during the event and now that they race on the middle Sunday it has basically got rid of Mad Sunday. Pure road racing is very popular in Ireland where they race on public roads like the NorthWest 200 and Ulster GP as well as lesser known ones like Cookstown 200, Skerries and Tandragee 100 which are no more than single lane country roads. Oliver's Mount is the only English 'pure road race' near Scarborough in Yorkshire.

[@dinger40]

Over 200mph in some parts that are normally 30 mph. In 1957, Scotsman McIntyre became the first rider ever to lap the Mountain circuit at 100mph average.

[@spoonunit03]

Oh to have Alana riding pillion on my Triumph 650 on mad Sunday. The screams would be unmerciful.. lol🤣

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

you're the one that's screaming?

[@nekite1]

In typical British understatement, a famous competitor said "There is a green blur and a grey blur. You try to stay on the gray blur."

[@BennyDogwasp]

I used to work with a guy who was a motorbike fan and one of his friends was riding in the TT. He was notified of his death while we were working together. I'll never look at the TT the same.

[@chrisaris8756]

How can you have lived in uk for 9 years and NOT hear of the TT! So glad you have found it now!

[@brianharrington4045]

The TT is awesome but dangerous AF.. It kills Racers on the regular. Yeah I appreciate that you didn't do the accident footage. Thanks!

[@BumbleTheBard]

The Isle of Man is a nice place to visit for a holiday, especially if you like walking. Best time to go is in the spring, but make sure you miss the TT race because the hotels get expensive. Take waterproofs because it can be very wet.

[@bobanob-q2u]

There is a well known quote by the late great Joey Dunlop. "There is a grey blur and a green blur, I try to keep it on the grey one".

[@robertwilloughby8050]

You haven't seen the Isle of Man TT SIDECAR races yet! I tell you, that is truly amazing, Alanna.

[@orion310591RS]

2:17 - Mattress is is meant to protect tree, not human.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

The TT races are a sort of national institution. A science teacher at my school (named Bill Barker) used to ride in them every year, and later a father and son (Paul and Jamie Coward) who were neighbours also raced there.

[@jacketrussell]

Ex TT racer here - solo and sidecar. Thanks for your reaction video Allana. 👍

[@BillCameronWC]

I spent most of my teenage years living in the Isle of Man & the drive of the school I went to exited directly onto the inside of the TT racetrack, so the school had to close during the two weeks of the TT races at the beginning of the summer, the same thing happened a couple of months later when the Manx Grand Prix races (the amateur equivalent of the TT Races) took place. The races ran right through the town where the school was located, Ramsey. My father took me to watch several races from viewpoints on the mountain part of the race route, which could be approached from lower down without being trapped on the inside of the racetrack for the whole day whilst races were being run. I’ve never been much interested in motorbikes personally (although I did own one in my late teens for a brief period, until I decided it wasn’t “my thing”), but my father had been a keen motorcyclist in his own younger years & remained enough of an enthusiast to drag me along in my teenage years, I did quite like being taken along to spectate the TT races, but my limit was an hour or two until becoming bored. There’s no doubt though that the TT racetrack, all on public roads, requires massive skill and courage & is not for the faint-hearted.

[@scottosborne2915]

every racer says goodbye to there loved ones before every race cause they could die

[@martynadams2011]

That was a good one. Great that you experienced more British lunacy ! Now try the sidecar races at IoM TT 😫😵‍💫

[@martinrew9285]

The sidecar racing bikes are known as "coffins" for a good reason! I agree, on a Nuts Chart, those guys are completely off the scale. Balls of steel? Nope, that rare element, Insanium.

[@Adrian-GBM]

I left Kent for the Isle of Man in 1987 with my job and love it here. Not sure why your subscribers pointed you at the TT although I’m a big fan. Plenty of things here I am sure you would love. Start with Fairy Bridge Tea😀 Victorian railway system, oldest parliament in the world, first to give women the vote, beautiful scenery. You don’t have to do a hundred miles an hour but legally you can🏍️ You can fly with EasyJet cheaply from Gatwick.

[@SpareSomeChange8080]

You should see the Isle of Man sidecar racing! That stuff makes this look safe

[@mccpcorn2000]

I visited the Isle of Man for the first time earlier this year. I'd very much recommend it!

[@AdventuresAndNaps]

Awesome!! 🙏🏻

[@ruk2023--]

There Is A Grey Blur, And A Green Blur. I Try To Stay On The Grey One.- Joey Dunlop said that, one of the most celebrated TT racers. The motorbike races are comparatively tame compared to the lunatics in the sidecars. The parts of the course you're mainly seeing are the more rural ones. They do the same speed through tight villages. Unfortunately more than one rider has gone into the side of a house at 150mph plus. It doesn't end well for them but I doubt you'd even know it happened.

[@EwanMarshall]

yeah I was wondering if we would get a video of the sidecars in there... shame we didn't... the lot of them are nutters, sidecar lot are an extra special kind of nutter.

[@drac1st]

I liked it when you said we don't have anything like it in North America. There's nothing like it in the world. Great reaction. 😊👍.

[@RyanJones-i8u]

The TT riders are completely insane. There is one part of the course that is next to a dry stone wall on a corner a rider scraped his helmet on the wall and after the race looked at the scratches on his helmet and said "wow that was a bit close" .(I cant remember who or when it was said)

[@GuitarDan73]

Saw you in Tesco the other day, desparately wanted to say 'Hi, love your channel' but it felt weird 😂

[@shanemjn]

The tt 4 wheel record is a good one to check out. It was held by a Rover for quite a while till a Subaru took it

[@RoyCousins]

Mark Higgins, a multiple British Rally Champion and a native of the IoM, holds the car record for the TT course.

[@smug1uk]

Loved watching your reactions to the TT, they were priceless 🤣

[@MerrickKing]

The Isle of Man isn't part of the UK. It's a self-governing British Crown Dependency, similar to Jersey and Guernsey. It has its own government, parliament, laws, legal system, and fiscal system.

[@AlonsoFan2023]

Even in the video game of the same name, I never got through a lap without an accident. I think the La Notte movie poster is great.

[@nicksykes4575]

Hi Alanna, the TT is always run on the Snaefell Mountain Course since 1911, before then it was run on a shorter course. The first event was actually in 1905, then held annually from 1907, watching is free from anywhere barr the grandstands. There're multiple races during TT week with most races being 4 or 6 laps. usually around 40 riders starting at ten second intervals so there's a rider passing you every few seconds. As the course is so long, it could be dry in most places and pouring with rain in some. If it's raining anywhere on the course before the race begins, it'll be postponed or cancelled. If it starts raining heavily during a race it'll be stopped

[@GSD-hd1yh]

It's probably just as well that you didn't watch the video where (I think it's Michael Dunlop) while going round a bend with one of those stone walls, he lifts his head to avoid the telegraph pole that's positioned part way round, then just carries on.

[@ruk2023--]

If you ever do go to the Isle of Man the best time to go would be for the TT races. Probably the week before the race because the roads are still open so you can still get around the island but the vibe is still there. You can watch it for free from anywhere on the island. The tickets are for specific areas. We used to watch it from my aunt's house on one of the corners in the 90's when we visited the IoM

[@andrewgarner2224]

2:32 is that survivable Yes the tree will be fine😁

[@tonys1636]

I had problems controlling a tank slapper at normal road speeds let alone at 200 mph, often ending by getting very intimate with the road. They are not racing each other but the clock as time trials. The IOM and Northern Ireland are the only places that road racing takes place in the British Isles, the IOM not part of UK but a Crown Dependency.

[@mikedignum1868]

Remember this takes place on your standard roads, they are just closed to the public...FYI - I love my motorbike aka Maggie.

[@stracepipe]

If you look at photos, on some bends the riders have their head inches from post boxes, lampposts and dry stone walls, while riding at very high speed. It's insane.

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

I have said it before and I will say it again, the racers have balls of steel the size of footballs. Man or Woman!!

[@Chris-c7i8d]

"I think it has something to do with motorcycles..." goes to full screen :-)

[@Anti_Woke]

"Does it get postponed if it rains?" With your knowledge of the the British you already know the answer to that. They do go (a bit) slower though, otherwise they crash (more). 30-odd years ago I met a TT racer from the 1930s, who went on to become a Formula-1 engineer and all around speed freak. He had a workshop next to his garage (of course) and experimented with all sorts of things. Some of them very loud. Reports of explosions were so common they only caused the police to wander over, when they had time, to make sure he was ok.

[@jerrygregor]

I believe when you disembark from the ferry on the Isle of Man during the TT, an official informs you, "There's a situation going on here . ."

[@stevencharalambous9199]

You should check out the fatalities rate on the TT race

[@robertkirk4387]

Lipton's lemon tea you can use it hot or cold and you can get it from Tesco, I drink it all the time.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Whilst at junior school in London, yonks ago, we boys in our dorm used to swap cigarette cards. One of the most popular sets was for TT drivers. John Surtees, Dave Chadwick, Keith Campbell, et al were playground heros back then, and Norton was the motorbike each of us wish we had.

[@FourthDrawerDown]

Man in his driveway 👀

[@AdventuresAndNaps]

👀😂

[@Vinny-du9de]

Possibly the world's most dangerous race. Mad Sunday is the best. 😊

[@Adamlark]

I've been to the Isle of Man TT, I used to have family that lived there. Between the races they allow the public to drive the course with zero speed limits. I drove a VW Golf around the course its wild.

[@f3aok]

Only the mountain section doesn't have a speed limit.

[@vito1064]

@@f3aok a lot of secondary roads that aren't part of the course don't have speed limits as well

[@hardcopydk3001]

If they hit that tree you talked about with that speed they will absolut not survive

[@terryarkle7477]

They go at speeds over 200 mph 135 was just the average speed.

[@smaz9]

Greatest race in the world, my friend... The onboard footage is insane, a must watch for sure

[@dawnerickson-rohrer4107]

I absolutely love the Isle of Man 🇮🇲. It is so beautiful. You should go and loads to go and look at too. The sea cat or flying there are really enjoyable too.

[@f3aok]

Went back in 89 on my bike. Amazing thing to experience. Doesn't cost anything to watch the races although the ferry over is pricey especially with a vehicle. The 136.358mph is the average speed over one lap of 37.730 miles with the longest races run over six laps. Fastest recorded top speed this year was 208mph. They no longer run in the wet nowadays. Lovely place although if you wanted to stay somewhere during the TT you'd need to book about a year ahead because it's so popular.

[@danhelphrey6260]

The TT has sometimes been cancelled for heavy rain, but they run it if it's only a light rain.

[@billtaylor2050]

If you think that the solo riders are unhinged you need to watch the sidecar racing at the IOM. two guys racing a 600 cc wheelbarrow at 100 mph plus

[@matthewbartlett1977]

The 136.358mph in the Peter Hickman video you watched is the average speed of his lap. At some points they reach 200mph.

[@GSD-hd1yh]

The TT is raced on a road course rather than a purpose built circuit. Road racing on public roads was banned in Great Britain in 1925 when a spectator was injured at the Kop Hill Climb event. The Royal Automobile Club (R.A.C.) and the Auto-Cycle Union (A.C.U.) stopped issuing permits for races on public roads, a policy that has not changed to this day. Road racing was allowed on the Isle of Man because the island's parliament, Tynwald, granted permission to host races. The Isle of Man is a self-governing crown dependency, and most other motorcycle races on public roads in other parts of the world have been abandoned for safety reasons.

[@f3aok]

Still got Oliver's Mount in Scarborough and there's a Road Racing Championship held in different countries in Europe. A group tried to organise a race on the Isle of Wight not that long ago. Nothings come of it so far unfortunately.

[@benhodkinson6467]

To NOT use the phrase “balls Of steel” would be an active insult, it is assumed that your jaw has dropped. I’m a car guy, but my soul sings at the thought that such a stupidly brilliant event survives in this world of bullshot. Long love the TT

[@TheCornishCockney]

“Is this safe?” NO !! That’s why they do it,it’s very dangerous,and that’s why WE love it. The kind of bonkers Britain I love.

[@janr2133]

I’ve learned using a UK tea bag to make iced tea makes bitter iced tea and using USA tea bags makes bitter hot tea. There is a difference in the processing of tea that is specific to whether the tea will be iced or hot.

[@virtualatheist]

The mattress is more likely there to protect the tree rather than the racers.

[@mattblackledge9068]

"Is that survivable?"... no, unfortunately a handful of people die each year. I think the most was 7 in one event.

[@alexdunlopuk]

I just wait for her to say "without further ado". That's all i watch

[@eric-wb7gj]

Thanks Alanna 🙏🙏. These riders are super brave & skilled. Sidecars worth a watch to!

[@crowbar9566]

Riders are killed every year doing the TT. In recent years 11 riders were killed in this event.

[@robwilliams1472]

Apart from the tt the i.o.m is a wonderful, magical beutiful place to holiday.

[@fraggit]

Alanna, I do know they sponsor "influencers" to promote the island (wink, wink) It's worth a try to be able to see our beautiful island for free. Try in the summer though, the winters can be a bit poopy, then again, so can the summers, lol. I moved to the IOM in 2002 from London and I live on the circuit near Greeba castle. I can sit on my stone wall within feet of these guys, with a beer, and watch them go by at near top speed. I've been here 22 yrs, and it's still as exciting as the day I first watched it. Most of the time you have to book years in advance, it's popular, and the vibes are second to none when 40,000 "come overs" invade the island. Definitely a bucket list experience, if you can get travel and accommodation, that is. You don't have to pay to view it, btw.

[@davidjones332]

I know someone who claims the lap record for the TT course, but, having done it in a traction engine, only for the slowest lap. The IOM is well worth a visit for it's scenery and historic interest, but unless you are motorcycling fan, much better enjoyed outside the TT season. And do remember, it isn't England or even the UK. It's been a self-governing possession of the English Crown since 1290, though it's parliament goes back long before that.

[@irreverend_]

You may not have noticed, but there are actually 2 flavours of iced tea you can buy in the shops here, both made by Lipton. Lemon and peach. You used to be able to buy jars of instant Lipton lemon tea as well, I don't know if that's still a thing.

[@RoyCousins]

The Isle of Man is one of the British Isles, but not part of the UK. It is a self governing Crown Dependency. The IoM Parliament is the oldest parliament in the world. It's a really nice place. 😎

[@Will-nn6ux]

Another term is the ‘British Islands’, which is term in law for the UK and the Crown Dependencies, but not the Republic of Ireland.

[@buckleyi]

You should watch the side car races. Same course, bike and side car? Well platform.Two men riding in perect harmony, one riding the bike, one providing the counter balance.

[@colibri492]

That 137 mph speed is the AVERAGE around the whole course. Top speeds are well past 200 mph!

[@MrDaiseymay]

FIRST RACE IN 1909, 220 KILLED SO FAR, 7 LAST YEAR, 3 RIDER'S 4 SPECTATORS. SPEEDS HAVE REACHED OVER 200 MPH.

[@VincentComet-l8e]

The 136mph quoted is the AVERAGE speed round the whole 37-mile circuit. Obviously, they go VERY much faster than that on many parts of the circuit...

[@Kestrel1971]

That 136mph lap is the average speed for the lap. They often exceed 200 mph during the race.

[@oneoddsockk]

Should have watched the video explaining what the TT is. 😂

[@cupiddstunt]

The Isle OF Man TT. Riders generally hit top speeds in excess of 200mph the speed you read is average over then 37+ miles of the circuit. Not a simple oval being repeated ad nauseam but 37+ miles of variable open road and YES it is also raced when it rains.

[@RobbofromCronulla]

Not many people know this, but The Isle of Mann has the worlds fastest Uber delivery.

[@Judgles]

Great video, Alanna. I share your queasiness about those speeds. Never in a million years! Fun fact - the Isle of Man is not part of the UK. They have their own parliament and laws and (lower) taxes. It might be worth doing a video about the quirky status of some of the Crown Dependencies and other odd places.

[@khuscroft63]

You really need to see the side car racing. Also bear in mind that a lap time speed is an average speed, the rider will have exceeded that on several stretches

[@JFW5358]

Great fun to watch and hear your reactions. You have such an unique manner, which makes me laugh. As others have pointed out, the Isle of Man is not actually part of the UK, but a self-governing dependancy.

[@jcasillas78]

Cool video! I had a friend who would race motorcycles on the L.A. freeways late at night. He said the streetlights would have a stroboscopic effect and then at a certain speed, they would become lines of light...wild, but you'll never get me on one of those things.

[@garyriley5236]

136mph was the record "average" speed for the lap, which is just short of 38 miles long.

[@gigiiggi7138]

The 136.odd mph is the average speed over the entire cica 37.5 mile route. I think the max speed is circa 206. James Hillier went through the speed trap in 2017 on an exhibition of the KAWASAKI H2R at circa 216 i think :-)

[@irreverend_]

In response to the thumbnail for this video, no, it is not safe. There have been a lot of deaths.

[@irreverend_]

Also that second video, that was his average speed over the entire 37 mile track

[@ekspatriat]

There is a lot of deaths on UK roads this year too.

[@irreverend_]

@@ekspatriat No doubt, but compared with the number of trips taken daily, I think you'll agree the percentage of people taking part in the TT races who have died is much much higher. I wasn't being critical of the races, but it's absolutely not a safe endeavour.

[@ekspatriat]

@@irreverend_ True. 1 death this year....last year 3 people died riding horses.

[@irreverend_]

@@ekspatriat And again, I'm going to point out the percentage. Horse racing is year round (and global for that matter). By downplaying the risk these people are taking for their passion, I feel you're doing them a disservice. It's incredibly dangerous even for the most experienced rider.

[@davidboydarnott417]

It's too cold in Bwitain for Iced Tea. We will drink Iced Tea and Iced Coffee when it occurs naturally, like an hour after "Mum" has made it. Mum is in Quotes coz Mum is whoever is playing "Mum" , it's good you came here to be our girlfriend and not our Mum.👍 I liked the balls of steel flattery. Some people were put on this Earth to go 0-60 in the fastest time, some to go downhill on a sledge in the fastest time, others to round an Island Course in the fastest time. My Great Niece aged 2.5 rides her little Ride-On Fireblade everyday! She'll probably ride a motorbike to Primary School when she's 5. Watch out Jorge Martine!😂😂 You reacted in a good positive way! 👍👊