66,410 Yards: the psychology of a TT racer

Photo: Jainbow

Ever wondered what it takes to race the Isle of Man? The secret may lie in a rider’s stare and in conditioning akin to that undertaken by elite soldiers preparing for combat. Sideburn Magazine co-creator Gary Inman interviewed a doctor familiar with both bike racing and warfare to figure out how and why TT racers do what they do.

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66,410 Yards

Grant Ray. August 19, 2008 — Permalink

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