Superstock TT race
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Just watched highlights of Peter Hickman taking his first TT win in probably one of the best TT races I've ever watched. Sod the crap presenters the programme was excellent at covering the drama of the actual race.
134mph laps on broadly stock bikes were incredible. Right at the limit all the time.
Dunlop would possibly have taken it if not for the backmarkers, what a stunning battle.
Roll on the senior, just hoping no one pushes that bit too much.
134mph laps on broadly stock bikes were incredible. Right at the limit all the time.
Dunlop would possibly have taken it if not for the backmarkers, what a stunning battle.
Roll on the senior, just hoping no one pushes that bit too much.
keirik said:
Yep Dunlop was balked but Hickman lost 11 seconds by missing a corner on lap 1.
The TT gives and it takes away.
Great to see Hickman win.
Personally I don't mind the presenters but I wish Jodie Kidd would wear something better. Those shorts are crap.
I've read the other thread about the presenters but tbh they kept well out of this one so it was acceptable. Missing the old school mob but racing making up for it.The TT gives and it takes away.
Great to see Hickman win.
Personally I don't mind the presenters but I wish Jodie Kidd would wear something better. Those shorts are crap.
200Plus Club said:
Just watched highlights of Peter Hickman taking his first TT win in probably one of the best TT races I've ever watched. Sod the crap presenters the programme was excellent at covering the drama of the actual race.
134mph laps on broadly stock bikes were incredible. Right at the limit all the time.
Dunlop would possibly have taken it if not for the backmarkers, what a stunning battle.
Roll on the senior, just hoping no one pushes that bit too much.
I said the very same to the Mrs. 134mph laps on broadly stock bikes were incredible. Right at the limit all the time.
Dunlop would possibly have taken it if not for the backmarkers, what a stunning battle.
Roll on the senior, just hoping no one pushes that bit too much.
Fantastic win, well deserved.
Mortgage_tom said:
Just watched it. Cant quite believe the pace Hickman had over the rest to make up for the earlier mistake.
He quite worryingly said, it was the hardest he'd ever pushed and that he "got away with it".
Yes that's not good to hear really. Literally one "moment" away from death. You expect them to be riding perhaps 7 or 8 tenths given that they all know the risks.He quite worryingly said, it was the hardest he'd ever pushed and that he "got away with it".
Bikesalot said:
Why only 7 or 8 tenths?
They go to win, not for a jolly.
Personally I think they all know they normally save a little given there is zero room for error unlike a nice track perhaps. Hence Hickys comment he's never pushed as hard as he did there and he "got away with it".They go to win, not for a jolly.
Would be interesting actually to hear from one of them about this. I've heard racers there before state they get into a nice rhythm and concentrate on hitting their tip in points and markers, suggesting it's not an outright frenzy of reckless racing. It's not like there is gravel or soft barriers, most of the circuit is kerb which will tip you off into a stone wall or pole etc.
Interesting mix of riding styles.
Harrison comes off the starting line like a rocket and sets a massive initial lead, he'll be unbeatable if he can keep up that sort of pace over the whole race.
Michael Dunlop is quite steady initially (for a given value of steady) and then just carves his way through the field to inevitable victory. It must be terrifying setting off before him, waiting for him to come flying past. I can't believe how much movement he uses to muscle the bike around, surely the most naturally talented rider in the sport.
I thought Peter Hickman looked really neat, he didn't seem to be on the ragged edge somehow, amazing to mentally come back from the missed corner at the start, you'd think it would take ages to regain your rhythm.
Harrison comes off the starting line like a rocket and sets a massive initial lead, he'll be unbeatable if he can keep up that sort of pace over the whole race.
Michael Dunlop is quite steady initially (for a given value of steady) and then just carves his way through the field to inevitable victory. It must be terrifying setting off before him, waiting for him to come flying past. I can't believe how much movement he uses to muscle the bike around, surely the most naturally talented rider in the sport.
I thought Peter Hickman looked really neat, he didn't seem to be on the ragged edge somehow, amazing to mentally come back from the missed corner at the start, you'd think it would take ages to regain your rhythm.
Incredible racing and speeds all week. The TT is something very special and precious.
Listening to the times with out start/pit stops from various points tells you everything, these guys are really on it, some of the slo-mo footage tells you virtually nothing is being kept in reserve, they're carrying more corner speed, lifting or braking later and the footage is so dramatic.
Shows how good tyres are now also, the consistency under that amount of pubishment.
Reality is, they're all one tiny mistake away from meeting their maker. Remember Hutchy running up the kerb and long the footpath the other year?
I seem to remember thinking DJ raised the bar so much and everyone thought he had so much more to come, but alas, he happened upon a situation that nothing could prevent a massive accident & that was game over.
These boys have all lost good mates, they know the score. It's those who're left behind that deal with the pain. That's how it is.
I think the Senior has all the ingredients to be incredible, hope everyone comes home safe.
Listening to the times with out start/pit stops from various points tells you everything, these guys are really on it, some of the slo-mo footage tells you virtually nothing is being kept in reserve, they're carrying more corner speed, lifting or braking later and the footage is so dramatic.
Shows how good tyres are now also, the consistency under that amount of pubishment.
Reality is, they're all one tiny mistake away from meeting their maker. Remember Hutchy running up the kerb and long the footpath the other year?
I seem to remember thinking DJ raised the bar so much and everyone thought he had so much more to come, but alas, he happened upon a situation that nothing could prevent a massive accident & that was game over.
These boys have all lost good mates, they know the score. It's those who're left behind that deal with the pain. That's how it is.
I think the Senior has all the ingredients to be incredible, hope everyone comes home safe.
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