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All About the Isle of Man and the Legendary TT


All About the Isle of Man and the Legendary TT

It is more than a race, it is a competition that embodies everything about what good racing is. The TT is a motorcycle race held on the Isle of Mann, a rocky crag off the coast of Ireland that’s actually part of England. 224 people have died during the running of the race over the years. It claimed another rider this year.

The race is so deadly because it’s held on public roads which are closed down for the competition. The 37-mile loop is made up of ancient roads that are narrow, bendy, and normally lined with stone walls and other very dangerous stuff.

This year, Los Angeles Times reporter Susan Carpenter was there for the event and she wrote a nice piece about the island and the race itself. If you have only heard about this insane, 200-mph dash through the old countryside of Europe, her piece will fill in the details. If you have not heard about it, read this puppy and you’ll be wanting to go watch next year.

Click here to see the Isle of Mann.


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