It's a title reserved for only the greatest, but who holds it? We ask some of the greatest names in sport, who is 'King of the Mountain'...
37.73-miles of road like no other, so what is it like to tackle the TT Mountain Course?
A race against the clock, so how do competitors approach this unique event?
TT fans are like no other. Fiercely proud and deeply loyal, often turning a one off trip into a lifetime of annual pilgrimage... We ask what does makes the TT so special.
The Isle of Man TT is more than a road race - it's a spectacle, a two week festival, a Mecca for motorsport fans. When the racing isn't on, the atmosphere doesn't stop, in this episode we go behind the scenes of what you and your favourite racers are doing when the mountain road isn't closed for racing.
The fresh faces... The orange bibs... The young blood... The future stars of the TT... This episode of Between the Hedges delves into what it takes to be a newcomer at the TT.
This episode of "Between the Hedges" goes beyond the hedges, and looks at what the Isle of Man is like year-round
The Power... The Glory... The Accolade... What is it that makes a TT win so special to this elite group of riders? With a Senior TT Win being one of the most sought after achievements of them all, in this final episode of 'Between the Hedges' we ask what is the winning formula and what does it take to win?
“I probably wouldn’t be sat here with 23 wins if he hadn’t had his injury.” Dive back into the unique and fascinating world of the Isle of Man TT Races with Season 2 of the award-winning series, Between the Hedges. Episode 1 takes us on the search for the greatest TT comeback of all-time. Featuring in-depth interviews with the world’s best road racers and experts, we examine some of the most iconic TT stories ever told. Our journey takes us from Mike Hailwood’s prolific comeback in 1978, through to Ian Hutchinson’s miraculous return to success after suffering career threatening injuries. Archive footage courtesy of the Duke Video Archive.
“That was the end of TT, the end of everything.” Featuring first-hand accounts from your favourite TT competitors as they discuss their own injury setbacks, the incidents that put them there, the obstacles they’ve had to overcome, and what drives them to keep coming back to compete at the greatest motorsport event in the world.
“It’s not normal, it’s a little bit insane.” For as long as men and women have been competing at the Isle of Man TT Races, people have been trying to explain just how special it truly is. Our guests take us on an exclusive tour of the TT Mountain Course as they reveal their own experiences of spectating at the Isle of Man TT, whether it would mess with their mindset and where they’d send the actual spectators to get that real sense of speed!
“All records are there to be broken, everybody is there to be beat.” In Episode 4 our riders and experts expose the only TT achievements that you don’t get a prize for, the lap records. We study the history and progression of the out-right Isle of Man TT lap record and what it takes to get there. We also investigate the other TT feats that may just go under the radar...
“The TT is a true test of man and machine.” One of the most unique aspects of the event – swapping machinery. The riders give exclusive insight into the physical and mental challenges that come with practicing and racing on numerous categories of motorcycle. In addition to the pitfalls that the riders may face when on the bike, we also examine the other obstacles that they may face on the 37-and-3/4-mile course… Such as the weather!
“Here at the TT, you can turn up as a privateer and compete.” In Episode 6 we dissect the variety of teams and competitors, and follow their journeys and ambitions to make it to the top. We dive into Honda Racing’s rich TT history and presence as the only true ‘Full Factory’ team in the paddock. The riders and experts also consider the other frontrunners in the game and discuss what you might require from your team to be competitive at the Isle of Man TT. Archive footage courtesy of the Duke Video Archive.
“Gone are the days when you could do nothing and turn up.” In the penultimate episode of Season 2, our riders and experts debate the masters of the sport and decide on the most naturally talented riders ever to grace the TT Mountain Course. We consider what it takes to compete at the top in the modern era and the preparations that the riders must undertake if they want to beat the best and run at the front. Archive footage courtesy of the Duke Video Archive.
“In our time and our life now, we are really witnessing something special.” In the final Episode of Season 2, the riders reveal their dreams and ambitions as we ask “what is their end goal” at the Isle of Man TT? What would the world’s greatest road racers be happy to walk away with? We revisit the King of the Mountain theory, the elusive all-time wins record that has been standing for almost a quarter of a century, and we reflect on one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of sport.