Phooey Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/is ... 6796456051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldie59 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Is it getting to the point when someone should decide enough is enough, and either restict the top speed of the bikes or bring to an end the races? The island is no longer an official racing venue as it was deemed to dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-Kent Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 To be fair, the riders know what they are getting into. Nobodies forcing them to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 To be fair, the riders know what they are getting into. Nobodies forcing them to ride.My view is exactly the same. The visitors also know exactly what they are getting into, and yet thousands upon thousands of people choose to attend each and every year. It is one of the last places on earth that health and safety hasn't taken over. This is the reason I will be one of the many thousands of people attending next year. Having said that, it is still sad news that both these riders have lost their lives. Unfortunately, I think we are set to hear of more deaths over the next couple of weeks from the island, but if people are doing something dangerous, know the dangers and are still willing to actively go out and do it, then they should be free to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 There are far worse ways to go that dying while doing something you love, why take that away from people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey1984 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It's sad to see the news, however i agree with people, no ones forcing them to ride in the TT they know the risks.If none of us were willing to take risks we wouldn't be on bikes in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The isle of man would declare independence before cancelling the TT. Its a major source of revenue for the island plus because of the historical importance of the TT its a major draw for bikers as tourists for most of the year outside the racing season. 100s travel there every week. end that? you have to be joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Were all going to die at some point.When your time is up its up.IoM TT, pure epicness,madness and balls out bravery.Id rather die their then in a puddle of my own piss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Were all going to die at some point. Not necessarily! I plan to live forever ... so far, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Is it getting to the point when someone should decide enough is enough, and either restict the top speed of the bikes or bring to an end the races? The island is no longer an official racing venue as it was deemed to dangerous. If spectators were being killed i would agree but this is the racers and the people riding the course thats dying so sorry cant agree here. Yes it was deemed dangerous but hundreds of racers plan their year around the TT because its so iconic and they all know the risks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Were all going to die at some point.When your time is up its up.IoM TT, pure epicness,madness and balls out bravery.Id rather die their then in a puddle of my own piss.I agree.Very sad when this happens though, these guys are modern day Gladiators risking all for our entertainment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Were all going to die at some point.When your time is up its up.IoM TT, pure epicness,madness and balls out bravery.Id rather die their then in a puddle of my own piss.I agree.Very sad when this happens though, these guys are modern day Gladiators risking all for our entertainmentTotally agree Mate as a modern day Gladiatorial spectacle nothing come close. No one is forced to enter they all know the risks, despite the modern day speeds the circuit now is far safer than years gone by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Totally agree Mate as a modern day Gladiatorial spectacle nothing come close. Dakar. They don't just die, they get tortured along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Motorsport is dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 And therefore FUN and AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGD217 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 And therefore FUN and AWESOME Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorbandit Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 BAN THE TT noooooooooooo 141 deaths in over a 100 yearssmoking how many deaths over 100 years ??????drinking how many deaths over 100 years ??????football fans how many deaths in 100 years?????Idiot drivers, idiot bike riders, idiot bus drivers, idiot milk float drivers YEP LETS BAN THEM ALL CAUSE PEOPLE DIE FROM THEM, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 lets ban living as more people die from that than anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 lets ban living as more people die from that than anything else Most people die in bed, so let's ban beds.... Oh, and hospitals - loads of people die in hospitals, best ban them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 ' Vision Zero ' want to ban ALL bikes as they don't fit in with their 'vision' of zero road deaths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Ban Horse riding too..... I am talking of course about horse riding or, as drugs expert Professor David Nutt memorably described it, ‘equine addiction syndrome’ or ‘equasy’. According to the BBC, horse riding kills at least 10 people per year in Britain, causes at least 100 traffic accidents per year (harming innocent people!) and is the cause of three per cent of all spinal injuries in the UK. It is 20 times more dangerous than riding a motorcycle. But, alas, Britain’s horse culture is here to stay. The horse lobby has many friends in Parliament. You might say ‘the neighs have itTaken from this article....... http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/ar ... XKv6EK3PMKI'd just like to point out that I'm not anti horse.........this is just to put a little perspective on the subject........food for thought...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 lets ban living as more people die from that than anything else Life is a sexually transmitted condition with a 100% death rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I just want to pause this rant thread for a second to say RIP to the Pilot who lost his life in high winds over the mountain road this morning - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe- ... n-33034542It's a bit gruesome , but I think the current death toll for this year is up to four - one racer, two visitors riding bikes and a pilot RIP to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.