Natural Talent - Between The Hedges | S2 E7

“Gone are the days when you could do nothing and turn up.”
In the penultimate episode of Season 2, our riders and experts debate the masters of the sport and decide on the most naturally talented riders ever to grace the TT Mountain Course. We consider what it takes to compete at the top in the modern era and the preparations that the riders must undertake if they want to beat the best and run at the front.
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[@petrolhead1960]

TT riders are just the nicest people around. No massive egos and they really respect each other. That’s why I love the TT.

[@allanhughes7859]

110% agree and thank god they are there because all other sports seem to be full of madonnas !!!!

[@steviprestwich1946]

Great tribute to Bruce

[@Redducati1199]

Really miss seeing Bruce at the TT

[@ManxAndy]

As ever…..a superb vlog……my top three, Joey, Bruce, MD……all three have ridden 125,250, 350,500,600,750,1000cc bikes….at the TT or Manx GP….👍👌🇮🇲🏆

[@mmwbike]

Every single competitor at the TT in every single class gets my respect, its a magical place an awesome ride and anyone who can go around at over 100 mph average speed is fast, over 130 mph is on another level.....IOM TT the gladiators of the road, the best on the planet, if you haven't been you must go there is nothing comparable.

[@Daveybob]

Micky D doesn’t do much….but he does do winning 💪🏼💪🏼

[@88pedro888]

Love this series.

[@pootsman6722]

130 mph average on a 600. Says all that needs to be said really. Pure talent.

[@njohnnyutah5812]

Michael Dunlop is undeniable.

[@thesighbored]

Can't wait for the next episode!

[@voongnz]

Miss Brucey. Had his own process of doing things, maybe he was visualizing in his sleep, maybe he was just sleeping dreaming of his dogs. But whatever it was, he was always quick.

[@stewartcheney5357]

All legends in my eyes . Huge respect to all of them .the riders who are still with us, and the ones who have passed doing what they love. . Respect.

[@alanjackson3589]

Classic 250 podium with Bruce and davy but what a talent young Jim hind is if he could get some backing and top bikes he will be on that podium many more times.

[@UnleashedCode]

Can't wait for the next one....

[@Goggles1]

The respect that these warriors have for each other is amazing to see. 😊

[@forddriver8827]

Miss you Bruce, stay well mate.

[@DofTF]

Anyone who can go around there at the speeds these fellas do demands the up most respect.

[@jisgangstar]

Huge fan from KENYA

[@jymomwaus4659]

vile inafaa bro😂

[@stevennewman8276]

Love watchn these!

[@jeffstratton8838]

This vlog brought a tear to my eye, dave will be missed..

[@panzervalkyrie9299]

99.9% of us New Zealanders don’t even know who Bruce Anstey is .. ridiculous!

[@Travel-life-pets]

Was hoping to see guy martin in this video

[@tomasdevine7756]

He's obviously dirtied his bib somewhere.

[@typhoon123]

A kiwi is one of the best at TT! Racers. The man is a true TT and Nw200 legend and I feel most Kiwis don't even know that.. Legend!! ❤️❤️❤️!

[@rwinter1376]

Incredible 👏

[@Nathan-gp5pi]

Michael is a legend, no racer compares on that day

[@alexandracapitani2860]

Joey and soon enough Michael are and forever will be known as the GOAT. However, for me, McGuinness will always be King of the Mountain Course. To put down those times at his age is an unsurmountable feat in its own right. It’s hard to fathom anyone else having that staying power.

[@markcotter4213]

Another great episode! But, I don't understand why Guy Martins name hasn't been said? He was an incredible rider.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Guess he pissed off the powers that be😂. That .35 kph over the pit speed limit infraction was bs. Speedos arent that specific and it was LESS than ONE kph over the speed limit

[@mikefandango294]

Because he never won!

[@markcotter4213]

@mikefandango294 They have mentioned other riders that didn't win. And he has a bunch of podiums at the TT plus a ton of wins in other events. Add all of the bad luck with weather and mechanical issues plus injuries, he deserves some mention. I just find it odd...

[@FTMJarra]

He didn’t win the most because he changed his priorities but for me, the best man around the island was and always will be Hizzy. He was so smooth and unbelievably accurate.!!

[@JacquesKallis-dg5mv]

How much do guys like Hicky, McGuinness, Brookes, Harrison, Dunlop, Hillier make a year from road racing? Even ballpark? Is there any cash in it for them if they win an Isle of Man TT race, maybe a NW 200 and an Ulster? It just strikes me that these guys should be earning big cash, but a lot of them are privateers and amateurs, racing national championships, far below the MotoGP and WSB grade. They do a lot as well to promote the TT so hopefully they’re getting paid for their input!

[@JonnyH12344]

Guy Martin, might not have won but we was amazing to watch

[@palmertrees]

Hailwood! Oh my Dad's mate was the same, not top level but he could've been, gave me a chance too.

[@williamhardes8081]

one of the drivers in Australia's, Super cars" championship series once said, "as i drive past a grand stand i think how lucky i am. there are probably a dozen or more people in the stand that have more natural driving ability than i do." not to belittle these guys in any way but i do think there are some people who can do it better than others. for no other reason other than they just can.

[@AngaragBG]

This serie is the best among all tt coverage.. but incomplete without guy martin

[@coreyir4039]

Michael just got his road license for motorcycles last month. Imagine that tester 😂😂

[@edwardfrench9925]

Really? That’s funny!

[@coreyir4039]

@edwardfrench9925 you can look it up it's a funny story oh and learned Last night he's gonna take part in 24 hour le mans

[@woodyr5gt113]

Hope to go back real soon 🙏❤️

[@MrMan_47]

The "talent" they ALL share is FEARLESSNESS! I don't care how much someone enjoys speed, you get to the point where you are just plain scared to go faster. These guys have figured out how to shut that switch off. Most mortals will never know how that feels.

[@sonnyf1213]

awesome

[@treasurechest1993]

One word describes MD, special.

[@daniellester6111]

Michael Dunlop=GOAT!!!!!!

[@palmertrees]

oooo spinetingling moment, c'mon IOMTT

[@gidpod]

Funny how nobody ever mentioned Hutchy. Fast and smooth, awesome talent

[@karlosstevens6798]

I can't even finish a lap on the game without crashing respect

[@paullaffan1994]

David j Joey Robert and William all gone far too soon what talent they had rip

[@gary5481]

At the risk of sounding arrogant, I know that I have talent, I know how to wring the best out of the bike & where to put it, but, in the interest of self preservation.....I simply lack the balls to do it. I take my hat off to these guys that do.

[@riderzinc]

Its knowing one mistake and you are potentially dead, You have to be fearless

[@NodbodRS]

Hizzy, Anstey, McGuiness.

[@killiandonovan6200]

Ian lougher

[@julianmcwey866]

Sad thing is most new Zealanders don't even know the name Bruce anstey!!!

[@bigjam8429]

Bruce is like MR INBETWEEN 😂 class racer

[@ragereset2795]

You mean the series?

[@bigjam8429]

@@ragereset2795 yeah chill and quiet but an animal on track

[@ivandunlopthemaninmountain4840]

❤❤❤❤

[@darrenenoch2680]

These are real men not pre merdonas anyone who throws their leg over a bike and races in the TT are proper men women

[@damiibanco5018]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stickdeath1980]

Kiwi Roads = Isle of Man ;)

[@bluebee7689]

The only one that does it now is Michael Dunlop

[@johnjackson5465]

mike the bike 12 years away and wins

[@dacat8171]

Milky still looks like a 26 years old. Connor in contrast has aged.

[@willjones7132]

Would be better if only riders (present and previous) were talking.

[@skatepark1ful]

Had to stop! Can't watch anymore, for now!! Too jealous and sad and angry jealous!!!!!! SOOOOO HAPPY FOR the chance to see all these great humans do how they do!! At least I get to pretend!!!! that I'm fast and clean and good!! My 31 mile loop, that I ride 2 to 8 laps every few days (poor poor neighbors on my FM455 N. TX) (my fastest laps have been in the 17min range with medium fast in the 21min KEEPING IN MY LANE ONLY!! on Q3+tires not slicks, minus going around car traffic AND at 60mph takes 30+minutes) on 2008 CBR1000rr and 2020 ZX10r!!!!!!!!!! bla bla Cheers to ALL GOOD PEOPLE P.S. if I was real fast/good, I'd get paid and laid!!! Instead I pay for both!!!!!!

[@allanhughes7859]

How I hope this is never ever lost I am old and knackered but I just hope this one sport stays as it is with natural talent being the key to its survival and not money and so called fame .. I also hope that not too many riders lose their lives I also hope that folk just leave this sport alone mamby pambies can just fuck off.Its our sport to do as we wish with !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its probably the last true sport on the planet where respect is the first word not fame or fortune and the hardest sport to boot God how I love the T.T. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@allanhughes7859]

Dunlop's are not just natural they are hard working hard thinking racers. Down to earth no messing folk kid you not hence Michael is going to be one of the greats if not the greatest !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!