Hutchy Miracle Man

[garybezz]

If you didn't watch this last night I highly recommend it - available on the ITV hub now.
We probably all know a bit about Ians story over the past few years but this highlighted in some detail exactly what he has been through.
An inspirational and moving hour of TV (not to mention gruesome).
My respect and admiration for the man is now on a new level.

[Prof Prolapse]

He was at the Dundrod when I was there in 2014 and gave us all the usual chat in hospitality. It was nice he took the time to be honest.

I'd seen pictures of his leg and knew it had a story or two but fk me sideways, I hadn't realised the extent to which he'd absolutely mullered himself until last night.

The guy is an absolute legend.

[rat840771]

It was an amazing watch, nothing but admiration for the man.

[Robins]

Cracking hour of TV, as said I knew he'd had a lot of problems with his leg but didn't realise just how much he's been through!

[smithyithy]

I remember watching this one on Youtube the other year, definitely got a bit of dust on my eye

What a bloke though, truly inspirational!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1nh7ezal4

[mike150]

Agree with all the above, it's definitely worth watching.
How he had so much determination to continue to race bikes I'll never understand!

[Mr Tidy]

Watched that programme yesterday - what an inspiration!

5 wins in 2010 (a TT first, and maybe last) then in 2015 he wins again - proper superstar!

After all he has been through it would be great if he won 5 more this year - but even 1 would be good!

[hepy]

Great documentary!

Two things stood out:
1. He rode the TT with his leg still mangled (cast on it) and came top 10!
2. Doing squats with the fixator on.

I had followed the story over the years, but didn't realise he did the demo laps with the fixator on, and how badly his leg was.

100% legend.

P.S. the Dunlop documentary 'Road' that was on after (or last night) is even better. There will be dust in the air when you watch it.

[SteelerSE]

In case anyone missed this, it was a brilliant watch. Try and catch it if you can.

[BraveSirRobin]

The "bone stretching" stuff was incredible - how smart are these top surgeons?
Didn't realise how close he'd come to losing his leg.

[PTF]

Amazing bloke. My new hero.

I found it especially inspirational because i broke my leg in January. Needed surgery and metal work, but nothing like Hutchy!

Glad the Mrs didn't see it because i'd get less sympathy

[outnumbered]

Thanks for the reminder, watched it last night. It is still available on ITV player in the IOM TT section for a couple more weeks.

Utterly mind boggling stuff, watch it if you haven't already !