Isle of Man TT: Movies to watch

Jaw on the floor. Mouth wide open. Eyeballs popping out of their sockets. These are some of the many reactions that the Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy elicits. To put things into perspective let’s consider this scenario. Imagine riding a motorcycle at a 100kmph on a wide, six-lane highway. The speed almost feels pedestrian. Now imagine riding at 100kmph on a narrow two-lane road. The rate at which objects seemingly come at you at these speeds can be petrifying. Now, imagine the TT racers riding at triple the aforementioned speed - past houses, granite walls and sheer drops on the mountain section of the 60km course. Yes, over 300kmph on a motorcycle on a two-lane road that’s riddled with typical road hazards. That is the Isle Of Man TT. The ultimate test of human skill and endurance, both physical and mental. Have you ever wondered why these men risk their …