Picto Diary - 04 June 2015 - PM - Bruce Anstey, record holder

Above: Racing motorcycle on Sulby Straight. 04 June 2015.

Sulby Glen Hotel is seen in the background.

Image captured down the road from far end of a church yard.

Above: Racer #5. Bruce Anstey. Time trials. Isle of Man TT. 04 June 2015.

Image, where front tire is about 12 inches off the ground, was captured by Keith opposite our hotel, the Sulby Glen Hotel, Isle of Man.

Anstey is the current outright TT lap record holder. In the 2014 TT Superbike competition he lapped the 37.7 mile course in 17 minutes 6.682 seconds at an average speed of 132.298 mph.

Here the bike is moving at over 180 mph.

Hat tip: Keith
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We were spectators in front of the hotel, behind the barrier as shown in the image, two days ago. Being so close to so much speed is an unforgettable sensation.

We learn today that last year TT Superbike champion Michael Dunlop is unhappy with his Yamaha superbike and has rushed last year's winning BMW over to the Isle of Man from his Irish base.

Above: Motorcycle racing at "The Bungalow," near the summit of the mountain course. Isle of Man TT. 04 June 2015.

After seeing the race trials from "the other side of the street" from the Sulby Glen Hotel, our group hopped in the Simon Siggs driven van for a ride on Isle of Man road A18 to the summit of the mountain course.

Above: Spectators at "The Bungalow." Isle of Man TT. 04 June 2015.

Above: Racer corners at The Bungalow. Isle of Man TT. 04 June 2015.

Addendum:


I thought you were going to say “we saw a big bear riding a motorcycle”…..

The Kid,
Park City, UT


Sounds like a great trip. My son Stephen has invited me to go on a trip to Scotland. We will be there for a week at the end of this month. I am looking forward to it. Best regards.

El Contador,
Devon, UK

Is there an Eagles concert in Scotland? Say hello to Steve.


thanks Steve now that see the view of the harbor i remember i was on the isle of man. no bike though.

Brand Man,
Venice, CA

Above: Mynduveroan, Drums, B1B, and FeeBee. Park City, UT. 04 June 2015.

Mwah (sic)/Dad/Grandpa is proud of this family.