5 killed

at the TT Isle Of Man races this year so far and I've seen more after horses died at the Grand National!
Now I get that its the riders choice and not the horses , and I get that bike racing is meant to be thrilling, but 5 deaths in one sports event and there might even be more, that's just fking wrong.

 

Like boxing , I think bike racing should be banned.

 

252 riders have been killed since the races started in 1911, more people have died climbing Everest

 

63 people have died in accidents at the TT since the turn of the century. Far too many

 

oh that's alright then

 

Yep and when one F1 driver dies (in spite of all the safety measures intrduced year on year ) there is a major inquest and rapid response. GP bike racing is a lot safer than it used to be... big runoffs, lower kerbs etc. although that and stand up comedian are two occupations the thought of which absolutely terrify me and anyone who does those have my 100% undying admiration. IoM though is just plain daft - telegrapg poles, lamposts, road signs, stone walls hump back bridges where the bikes are launched into the air, stray wildlife, cats eyes, manholes and drain covers all accidents just waiting to happen.

Whilst I worry about restricting personal freedoms and trying to eliminate risks in every aspect of life there is a point where you have to ask yourself -where do you draw the line on personal liberty. Watched 'The Walk' The other day (the French wire walker who 'illegally wire walked across the Twin Towers in New York at roof level. Inspiring, amazing, but ....??? Don't know how, why, should you even, stop those types of acts (assuming anyone with the skills and will ia determined enough to attempt it)

 

Just giving it a bit of perspective, don't remember anyone on here wanting mountain climbing banned

 

You think the racing's bad you try going around the course on Mad Sunday, absolutely crazy. Having said that, despite its obvious dangers, it is a great attraction and packs the little island out. There are other sports/ activities that have their death tolls, and no one forces the bikers to enter.

 

Sounds like the perfect way to die to me.

 

It's their choice, they know the risks. They're doing something they love. People wanting to ban it should go speak to the riders and tell them. Let me know their response. Cheers.

 

Just because somebody enjoys doing something mean that it shouldn't be made safer does it?

 

How much safer can you make riding around on a motorbike at over 100mph? I guess you could wrap us all up in bubble wrap and hope we just roll to a gentle and safe stop.

 

Anyone that can get round the Isle of Man in a half decent time has got to have some major cajones. They know what they're getting into.

As long as they're properly insured to race so the rest of us aren't picking up the medical bills then they can crack on as far as I'm concerned.

The only problem I can see with road racing is the potential for other riders or spectators being killed or injured.

 

How much safer can you make driving a formula one car around at over 200mph?

I'm glad they didn't follow your way of thinking or there would still be death after death after death. Fortunately they are a responsible sport who understand that racing and safety can go hand in hand and improvements to safety are made every year.

Why, just because you choose two wheels over four, do you think that the same shouldn't apply to you?

I'll tell you how you can make it safer, you can put protection around the many obstacles that kill people just like they do in other forms of motor racing.

You can flatten out the random bumps in the course so that bikes aren't launched into the air. Just like they do in other forms of motor racing

You can remove and replace kerbs which kill bikers with safer versions like the do in other forms of motor racing.

That's three common sense ideas that don't take a genius to work out. And no they don't require the condescending mocking suggestion of bubble wrap either. Just an ounce of common sense and a willingness to move out of the dark ages with your mindset

 

I don't watch Formula One as I don't suffer from insomnia.

I choose both 4 and 2 wheels, yet I'm still alive. Woohoo.

You basically want to redesign the island then? Bubble wrap still sounds cheaper.

 

I do t watch moto go but I'm not ignorant so I know that safety is taken seriously and improvements are made. Just a thought