Isle of Man TT: Kennaugh Breaks Boardmans Record

[Richard A Thackeray]

Whilst being very impressive, even allowing for developments in bike technology/clothing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/34392853

One thing is in my mind, is it exactly the same course as the TT itself??

 

[themosquitoking]

I hope so.
/What would be the point if it isn't

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

True enough

Just thought there might be slight deviations, due to practicalities

It's certainly a good time, I doubt John McGuiness could do it
Guy Martin would have a go............

 

[BrumJim]

Having been round the TT Course, I can't see why you would need to do any slight deviations.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Having been round the TT Course, I can't see why you would need to do any slight deviations.

Just curious, as to whether, due to any traffic issues/road-works/etc..., parts of the course were missed//route altered

 

[fossyant]

It is the same course. Ridden it myself in the International Cycling Week in the late 80's twice.

1.23 wow... I was 1.45 ish.

It's hilly. Some of the speeds coming off Snae Fell are impressive. The start from Douglas is a fast down hill. It did cross my mind what would happen if an old fella stepped out on me doing 50 plus as he popped for a paper at 6am.... The roads were closed but peds could still cross.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

True enough

Just thought there might be slight deviations, due to practicalities

It's certainly a good time, I doubt John McGuiness could do it
Guy Martin would have a go............

True regarding mcguiness/Martin but nothing more thrilling than seeing mcguiness take the lap record from a standing start and the senior win at 40+ this year. Love the Isle of Man