Motorcycles

[goosehd]

Have any of you been to the Goodwood Revival (UK) where they race classic cars and motorcycles?  It looks like it’s a short distance to Gosport (hour or two).  I stumbled on it yesterday and have been binge watching.

This is the clip that hooked me:

[Giles]

I've not been to The Goodwood Revival, but I have been to The Goodwood Festival of Speed.  It's less than an hour from here…

[goosehd]

Good place to visit?

[Giles]

I know some people who go again and again and again.  Getting any form of accommodation for 10's of miles around Goodwood at either event is virtually impossible, which speaks to it's popularity.

[Streetwise Hercules]

The Festival of Speed is brilliant, particularly if the sun’s shining. I’m a total petrolhead, but I took a girlfriend who very much isn’t and she had a great time too.

I went to The Revival a long time ago. I don’t remember too much, but I was staggered how hard priceless old cars were being raced. Saw a couple end up on their roof throughout the day.

[Drumedge]

Even in the rain I personally love anything road racing, especially when a Dunlop is riding! The states have nothing on these athletes.

[goosehd]

I like the fact that technology is completely removed from the equation and those guys are using pure skill and talent.

[louisbosco]

Goodwood FOS is where its at from what I hear.. decent cars and motorcycles. if you like road racing, Isle of Man TT is the pinnacle. Honestly, it is quite hard to beat the adrenaline especially watching the helmet cams..

[Jett129]

@Jett129:

Just had to share this. 

.        Posted this a while back and thought it was worth re-posting.

[goosehd]

@louisbosco I watched this one the other day.  It’s amazing how little the front wheel is on the ground.

[goosehd]

@Jett129 That’s amazing!

[Jett129]

I know,gives me chills every time I watch it.

[louisbosco]

@goosehd yeah that is absolutely insane. especially when you're that close to the edge, with little to no margin of error. It was sad that the event a couple years back had a fatality..

@Jett129 wait till you see this near miss from DR46. He even said that the angels were with him that day.

[Jett129]

Holy shit,that’s fucking insane. Hard to believe they walked away from that.

[Giles]

I think the verb is limp not walk….

[Jett129]

@Giles:

I think the verb is limp not walk….

.              You got that  right.

[Baba-san]

That was one of the most amazing incidents I’ve ever seen MOTOGP.

I remember watching it ‘live’ on tv and I could believe how everyone involve got away unscathed

Rossi face was white a a sheet when they got back to the pits… and to think they all went at it again 100% on the restart!!!!

[organisys]

Goodwood FOS is great but can be VERY busy now, I've only ever been on the Sunday, but Friday might be better.

Getting up and close with some of the metal is great though. The old group B cars a favourite of mine to look over.

[Baba-san]

My 83’ Yamaha xt600 Tenere that I rebuilt last spring… it’s quite competent for a bit of light off-roading and ideal for pottering on the tight twists road where I live

[motojobobo]

Nice bike! And congrats on your rebuild, she looks impeccable for an ‘83 model.
Wish I could rebuild my ‘81 Honda XL250R to such a high standard.
Enjoy it @Baba-san