John McGuinness, human being

We’re really enjoying Alpinestars’ series of interviews with racers. They manage to put a personal face on personalities too often managed to within an inch of their humanity. Not that TT champ John McGuinness has a problem with being down … Continued

Ion Horse: ’120 miles within legal speed limits’

With performance claims like a 0-60 time of 3 seconds, 140mph top speed and a projected 120-mile street range, the Ion Horse from Kingston University and Ecotricity looks to be a promising addition to the electric motorcycle racing world. With … Continued

Video: Agni and The Mountain

In this previously unreleased footage from the 2009 TTXGP, a helicopter tracks Rob Barber as he rides the Agni X01 to victory across The Mountain section of the TT course. Consider it a zen-like meditation on the silent performance.

Video: Mick Doohan laps the Isle of Man

Jamie Robinson got the chance to put together this video of five-time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan as he put in an exhibition lap at the Isle of Man. Remember when Mick said, “If I faced the same obstacles on … Continued

The scariest thing you’ll see all day

Sitting down? Good. Swallow your coffee, clear any potential choke hazards, take a deep breath and cover your eyes. Then hit play. That? That’s what it feels like when your sphincter constricts sympathetically.

Video: 2011 Isle of Man TT Zero

This is likely the best footage we’ll ever get of this week’s TT Zero, at least until “Charge 2: The Revenge of McGuinness’s Foreskin” comes out. And that’s a damn shame. At 56 seconds long, this anonymously uploaded torrent of … Continued

John McGuinness uncut

John McGuinness found himself in an awkward situation in Supersport Race 2 at the Isle of Man TT this week. Speaking during the press conference after the race, he talks about what it’s like to have 50 finishes and 32 … Continued