Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
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Top bloke, top racer, top cyclist, top telly......
If Guy Martin can do it.
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Biff600
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I'm not overly keen on the bloke, I have followed the Isle of Man TT for a number of years, and he got himself in a right old strop the other year because he missed out on a podium finish due to speeding in the pit lane. He believed that he should have got away with it, and although it was a fraction of a mph, rules are rules.
And as we know in any top level competition, thousands of a second can make a vast difference.
As for my licence, it's the first time that I've not had any points on for some time, but that is partly due to being told that next time I get caught over-stepping the mark I'll be eating porridge and doing my best not to drop the soap in the shower
And as we know in any top level competition, thousands of a second can make a vast difference.
As for my licence, it's the first time that I've not had any points on for some time, but that is partly due to being told that next time I get caught over-stepping the mark I'll be eating porridge and doing my best not to drop the soap in the shower
T4tomo
Legendary Member
Why the fug is he doing it in December, with crap weather and shortest day light hours?
Bonkers. good Luck Guy.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Nah, not if you've learned the lesson to be more careful or corrected whatever misunderstanding you had. Big difference between 3 and 21 points.
I like the shows on the whole. I mentioned the hardship loophole exploitation mainly to head off the usual St Guy praise. He's not the messiah.
mythste
Veteran
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- Manchester
[QUOTE 4587282, member: 9609"]does anyone know which way he's going, any form of tracker - I would go and do a few mile with him, bloke is a hero.[/QUOTE]
Any man who intends to break an endurance cycling record by starting with a quick pint, and in December because "it's the only time I could get of work" is a chuffing hero if you ask me.
Any man who intends to break an endurance cycling record by starting with a quick pint, and in December because "it's the only time I could get of work" is a chuffing hero if you ask me.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
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- Suffolk
[QUOTE 4587282, member: 9609"]does anyone know which way he's going, any form of tracker - I would go and do a few mile with him, bloke is a hero.[/QUOTE]
No offence but I'm guessing Guy would absolutely detest that! Don't think he's much of a "people" person!
No offence but I'm guessing Guy would absolutely detest that! Don't think he's much of a "people" person!
Dayvo
just passin' through
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That is absolute bonkers!
250 miles a day for 18 consecutive days (to break the record), around the coast of England, Scotland and Wales, in December with the shortest possible amount of daylight hours!!! When is he going to sleep?
I do like and admire the fella and wish him well, but I can't help feeling he's biting off a bit too much.
I look forward to following his progress.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
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[QUOTE 4588129, member: 9609"]Yes, I think you are absolutely correct, he does struggle with people and on the Tour Divide he used a false name so as he would be left alone, I don't blame him, I can't be bothered with other folk either (not that anyone would ever follow me, they probably try to avoid me)..
It would be interesting to know how he is getting on, does anyone do twitter and is he updating that of his progress ?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, he's never been great with the corporate side of things at the TT, often turning up late or missing functions altogether, it's just not him as you know. He doesn't do it for the "fan boys" he does it for himself. But hey, if you're gonna be racing at the TT or a TV "personality" you've got to accept the "fans" surely?
I hope he does really well, he's proper.
It would be interesting to know how he is getting on, does anyone do twitter and is he updating that of his progress ?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, he's never been great with the corporate side of things at the TT, often turning up late or missing functions altogether, it's just not him as you know. He doesn't do it for the "fan boys" he does it for himself. But hey, if you're gonna be racing at the TT or a TV "personality" you've got to accept the "fans" surely?
I hope he does really well, he's proper.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/new...op-off-bid-beat-round-britain-cycling-record/
Seems tobe keeping a low profile on twitter etc but going anti clockwise.
Seems tobe keeping a low profile on twitter etc but going anti clockwise.
Justinslow
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"You've reached your free article limit, subscribe today" ummmm, no thanks.
He won't want hoards of fans and admirers, although I guess there's probably a TV crew following him around for a later show so it might be harder to stay incognito dahn saaff.
montroseloon
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- Montrose, Scotland
In one of his books he mentions that he is actually on the autistic spectrum and struggles with the crowds, hence why the PR stuff tends to be when he wants and for as long as he wants. I do find him a likeable lad to watch and seems to understand that he is in a privileged position with the opportunities given to him. One of the things I enjoyed with the programmes of him with the record attempts was that there was failure along the way as well as success. The Grampain transport museum in Alford had a few of pieces on display this year
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Cubist
Still wavin'
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- Ovver 'thill
[QUOTE 4586823, member: 9609"]how many police officers know that law?[/QUOTE]
Is this a serious question? All officers patrolling motorways and major trunk roads are highly trained specialists. Road Traffic legislation is detailed and at times complicated, but speed limits are absolute bread and butter.
Is this a serious question? All officers patrolling motorways and major trunk roads are highly trained specialists. Road Traffic legislation is detailed and at times complicated, but speed limits are absolute bread and butter.
I took it as being non serious, as I thought most people driving would know that rule.
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