This series of vid's is just superb, it really gives a perspective to us mere mortals of what is involved in riding the TT from a newcomer point of view. The preperation, the emotions and the euthoria of riding the best race track in the world.
This had such a big 'behind the scenes" feel to it & knowing the little details is wonderful. Getting it all from a newcomers/riders perspective is brilliant, keep it up Al! Best of luck & most of fun!
Motorcycle racing 98% of the time = Late nights messing with the bikes, blowing money on stuff, filling vans with suff, driving vans for hundreds of miles, taking stuff out of vans, putting up awnings in gale force wind and rain in the dark, late nights messing with bikes in awnings, changing wheels, changing tires, changing wheels again, changing sprockets, changing more tires, changing wheels again, wondering where all the expensive petrol has gone, filling vans with stuff, driving vans for hundreds of miles, taking stuff out of vans and relax. Motorcycle racing 2% of the time = Riding the bike, glory! Oh and not forgetting the utter crushing frustration when it all goes tits up! STILL THE BEST SPORT EVER! Bikes look epic btw.
Top tip, when removing tyre stickers, wait till they've been in the warmers for a bit, the heat melts the glue after about 10 mins the glue melts and they come off much easier.
I never comment! it was such a good verbal run through of your first lap at the end of the video that I felt I should. great video. well done and good luck! Keep er lit!
Great video!! I really like the transition from confidence to nervousness, to sheer exhaustion from everything that you had to take in. Keep them coming. And well done on your laps.
Anyone who thinks motorbike racers are mad for risking so much, just need to watch this video. Really feel the emotions here Al, brilliant stuff. More insightful than any documentary or TV coverage I've seen.
Was lucky enough to be there watching and cheering you on Al. Massive respect to you mate👍👍 In my view, you are now a fully paid up member of the "Huge Titanium Balls Club", well done mate!!!.........
Great video Al. Awesome to see it from a newcomers perspective. 98mph first time out is very respectable too. Have fun and most of all keep it upright.
I'm re-watching all of this, and this one's very good. I'm getting nervous just hearing the bikes heating up and thinking: He's going to do a newcomer's lap in a bit, fuck. Big respect Statham!
mix of emotions watching it - nerves, excitement, (oddly pride from watching the journey and best wishes) and jealousy of not being on the bike! Looking forward to seeing lap.,
I need to do some of the wire locking on my pit bike, that vibrates any little bolt you can think of out xD Loving all the TT coverage from you and ITV ;)
Evening Al, Just saw this series for the first time, And it just got the memory banks going again, From all the way back to 85, On a LC when the proddy race was still going and also a passenger on a chair, No newcomer lap back then, No sat in a marque with people to help out, For the first morning practise i rode the LC to the paddock ready to go, after doing 4 hours of my night shift at the bakery, And then straight back to work,, Would i do it again ? Hell yes, The TT course is a bug that needs scratching, more so when you were born there, Great vlog,
Shame. I cant imagine taking corners flat in sixth. To be honest I dont think I'd enjoy it! I suppose you ride within your limits and ignore any pressure. Stay safe and enjoy it!
as soon as the spark plugs burning up was mentioned I had a feeling the engine was gunna lock up on you... glad you kept it upright mate. I assume you have another bike/engine by the sounds of things... May it be fast and you be safe :-) looking forward to more videos :-)
Why are all your tech support from Plymouth or down that way, love-em. I also love the gold stripe jacket!!! And, I tip my bonnet to you from what you said at the end interview!! Great job 44.
Well done... Even if you didn't break the 100mph barrier it still takes a lot of balls! I would love to ride the course on closed roads.. My closest came when we were late finding a viewing point and the roads were just about to close so the hedges etc were all lined with spectators... I felt like McGuiness for about 4secs
98 mph is impressive though for a first lap. I've only watched the course on tv, but I was trying to guess what I could do if I did try as an average speed for my first time. I was guessing like 70-80mph legitimately, regardless of the bikes power. A liter bike probably wouldn't help me much on the TT.
This sums the speeds up for me. Al is a seriously quick rider, and doing a 98mph lap. I can't even imagine ever trying to keep up with him. And the lap record is over 135mph?!?!?!?!?! It's mind-bendingly fucking ridiculous.
Was standing talking to Ivan, when you walked past after practice on Tuesday last week, was going to catch you but you looked well hot and Angry at the time, and every time i popped down to see you at the van you weren't there never mind. I have bailed out now back in Eng.
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This series of vid's is just superb, it really gives a perspective to us mere mortals of what is involved in riding the TT from a newcomer point of view. The preperation, the emotions and the euthoria of riding the best race track in the world.
This had such a big 'behind the scenes" feel to it & knowing the little details is wonderful.
Getting it all from a newcomers/riders perspective is brilliant, keep it up Al!
Best of luck & most of fun!
Motorcycle racing 98% of the time = Late nights messing with the bikes, blowing money on stuff, filling vans with suff, driving vans for hundreds of miles, taking stuff out of vans, putting up awnings in gale force wind and rain in the dark, late nights messing with bikes in awnings, changing wheels, changing tires, changing wheels again, changing sprockets, changing more tires, changing wheels again, wondering where all the expensive petrol has gone, filling vans with stuff, driving vans for hundreds of miles, taking stuff out of vans and relax.
Motorcycle racing 2% of the time = Riding the bike, glory!
Oh and not forgetting the utter crushing frustration when it all goes tits up! STILL THE BEST SPORT EVER! Bikes look epic btw.
Well summed up!
Literally any form of sport ever. Most of the time is prepping the only a tiny amount is doing what you've prepped for
Top tip, when removing tyre stickers, wait till they've been in the warmers for a bit, the heat melts the glue after about 10 mins the glue melts and they come off much easier.
I never comment! it was such a good verbal run through of your first lap at the end of the video that I felt I should. great video. well done and good luck! Keep er lit!
Do u have 8 million subscribers ?
Great video!! I really like the transition from confidence to nervousness, to sheer exhaustion from everything that you had to take in. Keep them coming. And well done on your laps.
Anyone who thinks motorbike racers are mad for risking so much, just need to watch this video. Really feel the emotions here Al, brilliant stuff. More insightful than any documentary or TV coverage I've seen.
I skydive... really fucking fast free falls, silk and nylon, and the ground separate another jump, or certain death...TTs cool though.
Even though you can't show any footage, the way you talked about it was so vivid that I can see every corner. Brilliant videos guys, love the work
It was a pleasure to meet you the other day in the paddock, all the very best for your race in a few days time!!
brilliant video mate, didn't want it to end! ;-)... stay safe out there! ride within your limits and you'll be grand!
Brilliant Al thank you, I almost produced a tear !! superb all the best to you and thanks for the candid share.
Love it! Thanks for the candid perspective. Looking forward to more!
Was lucky enough to be there watching and cheering you on Al. Massive respect to you mate👍👍 In my view, you are now a fully paid up member of the "Huge Titanium Balls Club", well done mate!!!.........
Well done. I recognise myself in most of your words when I remember my first outing there. Good luck for the race today.
Great video Al. Awesome to see it from a newcomers perspective. 98mph first time out is very respectable too. Have fun and most of all keep it upright.
Great video!
This kind of insight and honesty will make 44teeth special - great stuff!
Good stuff Fagan, looking forward to the next installment of your TT journey. keep up the good work bud!
And your lap was incredible! Thank you so much for sharing...
what a great video, been watching the build up to this, just awesome. keep up the great work guys
great videos been great watching the tt online then coming and seeing your view of how you guys are doing all the best.
I'm re-watching all of this, and this one's very good. I'm getting nervous just hearing the bikes heating up and thinking: He's going to do a newcomer's lap in a bit, fuck. Big respect Statham!
Great to see an inside perspective for a new TT rider. Good luck Al.
Happy to hear from you - keep the updates coming please ! Hope u have a great run !!
Fair play Alastair, massive respect for all the competitors out there. Takes a lot of guts and courage.
Love the vid man! Can't wait for more! Good luck out there!
You just get better and better in my eyes mate 👍🏻 WHAT A LEGEND
great video, i'm looking forward to what follows. thanks for sharing :-)
Epic. Your excitement and emotion really comes across in the video. Good luck with your 100mph goal.
Great vlog, love the behind the scenes footage at the TT!
Love ❤ this .please guys be safe ,thank you so much for everything..
Thank you, I look forward to more!. Good luck and best wishes. cheers.
Wow that was great. A perspective you don't usually see of the TT. Good luck Alistair!
Awesome insight into the TT guys. Had me feeling nervous for you!
Awesome brother. Can't wait to see how you go. Stay safe.
Fantastic lads. Bloody living your dream! Stay safe, and have a great time. ☺
good luck Al, weather is looking positive all week, I'm sure that's going to boost that confidence even further
mix of emotions watching it - nerves, excitement, (oddly pride from watching the journey and best wishes) and jealousy of not being on the bike! Looking forward to seeing lap.,
*BEST RUclips MOTORCYCLE CONTENT PERIOD* keep up the good work guys.
First TT, bike locked pinned in 5th and your still smiling, just! Fair play fella that looked like an emotional rollercoaster.
I need to do some of the wire locking on my pit bike, that vibrates any little bolt you can think of out xD Loving all the TT coverage from you and ITV ;)
This was amazing! I had no idea you were pro. So awesome!
A great insight into something most of us will never do. Thanks for uploading!
98mph on the first? you sure don't fuck around! great video.
Great to get some news! Keep up the good work Fagan.
Bravo mate - dreams coming true!
excellent video, exactly what 44teeth is for
Great stuff! Can't wait for more.
brilliant vid man
Well done fella, hope your enjoying yourself keep the videos coming 👍🏼🏍☀️
very honest video man, i sincerely wish you all the luck in the world, keep it up!
Outstanding video!
I thought Milky Quayle took you guys out. No matter. You're there at the TT! You're doing it!! Keep up the great riding!
Great video good to see behind the scenes 👍
Evening Al, Just saw this series for the first time, And it just got the memory banks going again, From all the way back to 85, On a LC when the proddy race was still going and also a passenger on a chair, No newcomer lap back then, No sat in a marque with people to help out, For the first morning practise i rode the LC to the paddock ready to go, after doing 4 hours of my night shift at the bakery, And then straight back to work,, Would i do it again ? Hell yes, The TT course is a bug that needs scratching, more so when you were born there, Great vlog,
Big up respec to you and your MASSIVE TESTICLES Al. Good luck for the event.
Thanks for sharing. Awesome video.
I'm feeling the rush just listening to you
good luck for the next round
ride safe
wow. those legs. the left one looks like the calf muscle is on the front! well done Al. great video.
This is such a cool series!
Look on his face at the end of the video is best description of IOMTT
great job.hats off
98mph ! Well done mate
Great insight for blokes who want to know how it feels to ride closed roads.
Just as a general FYI: due to TV rights, we can't show any action or onboards.
Shame. I cant imagine taking corners flat in sixth. To be honest I dont think I'd enjoy it! I suppose you ride within your limits and ignore any pressure. Stay safe and enjoy it!
Just buy a 250 if you want to take turns pinned in 6th haha
That blows. Still love the videos so far! What about the recorded on board sound?
booooo a thousand curses! Booooo! Hissssss...no one hisses any more, I'm bringing that shit back...hissssss.
surely you are allowed a couple minutes of track footage under fair use statutes
This was really interesting to listen to! You've got a nice bull size pair of balls. Wishing safe ride and enjoy!
Superfantastic vid Ty.
Can't believe that Transitions hasn't done more photochromic visors. Seems like it would be a brilliant addition to any racer's kit.
Cheers for the video. Stay safe out there and best of luck.
as soon as the spark plugs burning up was mentioned I had a feeling the engine was gunna lock up on you... glad you kept it upright mate.
I assume you have another bike/engine by the sounds of things... May it be fast and you be safe :-) looking forward to more videos :-)
Great video..Thank you for sharing..Good luck fella :-)
Well done Fagan! You've got bigger balls than me,keep it up and just get the laps in👍🏻👍🏻😎
Would be great to see some onboard or fly by footage of Al riding. Cant wait for more TT content!
TV rights don't allow it
Why are all your tech support from Plymouth or down that way, love-em. I also love the gold stripe jacket!!! And, I tip my bonnet to you from what you said at the end interview!! Great job 44.
have fun, ride safe, bring it home....
cant ask no more of any one who rides the TT.
Well done... Even if you didn't break the 100mph barrier it still takes a lot of balls!
I would love to ride the course on closed roads.. My closest came when we were late finding a viewing point and the roads were just about to close so the hedges etc were all lined with spectators... I felt like McGuiness for about 4secs
You got a like just for the opening bit "wonderful legs". But the rest of it was also awesome.
Good luck Alastair, hope the bikes going to be sorted
Well done buddy. Keep it up👍🏻👍🏻
Great video
Stay safe
Really cool to hear what it was like to take that first lap.
well done man! and best of luck to you
Great video thanks for sharing
Good video. Good luck. Stay safe!!
Great video!!
Legend, well done!
All 44 teeth full gritted!! Aaarrrgghhhh!!!!!
respect for all TT riders!!!! gj
98 mph is impressive though for a first lap. I've only watched the course on tv, but I was trying to guess what I could do if I did try as an average speed for my first time. I was guessing like 70-80mph legitimately, regardless of the bikes power. A liter bike probably wouldn't help me much on the TT.
Been keeping an eye out for you Fagan on ITV4, was hoping they show the newcomers.
great vidja - keep it up, folks.
Well done very impressed
This sums the speeds up for me. Al is a seriously quick rider, and doing a 98mph lap. I can't even imagine ever trying to keep up with him. And the lap record is over 135mph?!?!?!?!?! It's mind-bendingly fucking ridiculous.
Very interesting, thank you for the insight!
One question I have, is the amount of wire locking done required by TT rules?
Nice job lad, keep it up.
Fair play Al, honest and interesting. Keep the chin up :)
Was standing talking to Ivan, when you walked past after practice on Tuesday last week, was going to catch you but you looked well hot and Angry at the time, and every time i popped down to see you at the van you weren't there never mind. I have bailed out now back in Eng.
lots of respect, i would be scared shitless.
Locking in 5th pinned, Jeeeez..I've locked at 30mph and that was scary enough...Stay safe dude
Good luck !!!
holy fuck those injuries are super gnarly!
I never know if James will smile or right hook you in your videos!