As a spectator, I remember back in 1978 getting up at some ungodly hour to get to the start to watch Mike Hailwood in morning practice. I managed to see the top of his head.
Top man!! You hear how impactful the tight racing with Joey at TT was for him. Such a great story, says a lot about both men, absolute legends. (Keep Steve in the mix guys, his stories and commentary are gold!)
I’ve always been impressed by Michael’s smooth riding style. Watched him at Castle Coombe and at the Centenary TT. He seemed very accommodating to the fans approaching him for autographs too. Great career and some thought provoking insights into riding the TT
Top man Michael, watched a lot of his bsb races during the covid lockdowns, 05/06 seasons mainly, he is in my top three road racers,I even started watching the nw200 because of him,I saw a couple of videos of him winning the nw200 in 04/05 that was back in2013, after that I started watching all the big road races every year, Even watched him at macau 2019winning after one lap that was crazy, by the way iam a Jordanian, not a lot of ppl know anything about road racing here or have interest in it but it's the greatest motorsport in the world.
My Uncle Bill used to beat Rutter Snr at the TT, didn't know that at the time when we were sat at the bar in 1995 in Douglas...Michael,a gent and a good all round bloke!
The story about Joey. Sitting down at the bar. "I enjoyed that". Chris made the transition to the next question to quickly, but that was the best story of the podcast.
Michael Rutter……TTs HeMan …..well he’s nearly as big, and been around just as long, , , lol. Rutter is an absolute legend, and at 50, he’s still bloody quick, and he knows his shit, you don’t get to do as many TT races “without major issues “ as long as he has, by being 2nd rate……the guys a true TT hero👍🇮🇲
I had the pleasure of speaking with Gary Johnson via email recently. He is the first motorcycle racer I have ever talked to. I don't know much about the sport (as an American), but after watching the 2018 TT over a dozen times in the past month or so, I am ABSOLUTELY hooked. Gary seems to be a true gentleman as well. Is this a common theme amongst British riders or folks in general in this sport. I cannot wait to meet these guys for real someday and visiting the IOM someday.
@@bunionpain16 yea they just common guys if that’s how it feels ego’s definitely take a back seat funny hey such normal guys but what they do is far from normal and you could be easily caught bragging about such feats but they never do , if you get the chance watch the documentary called “ road “ will make you cry and well just a fantastic bit of film
@@lawrencehiggins9220 would love too , but for now a field , a radio 📻 a blanket phone off , a quick cross of the fingers for the boys & girls , close my eyes and imagine I’m sat on the road edge as they blast through hawthorn two 😊☺️ magic
Good to see he’s still mixing it at the front in the new BMW series. Interesting to see his old-school riding style works against the modern guys that almost scrape their shoulders on every corner.
Can someone please explain how his Dad won 8 TTs not 7, when searching the records it shows 7? Sound like there could be an interesting story behind that.
I am an American and don't know much about the sport of Motorcycle racing. However, I am becoming strongly addicted, after watching TT a dozen times over the past 30 days or so. It seems that most of these blokes are very friendly and approachable, unlike most American athletes. I look forward to meeting Rutter or Gary Johnson someday.
I've met a couple of Americans at the tt great people and you would be very welcome at the tt it's just the best motorsport e event ever just pack your bags and get over here
Michael Rutter once said regarding john mcguinness saying how he keeps his old bricklayers trowel on the back of the door to remind him where he came from "He,s never laid a f,in brick in his life",....lol.
John got schooled and Pissed all within 1 LAP of the TT Zero race where both him and Rutter were on Mugen Honda's ...best of the best and Rutter won ...John would race a Trike Moped at the TT to get to 26 Wins ..........Rutter is Pure Class ....
It's just wrong to be credited a TT win for a 1 lap electric race, it could be a valid win in the future, but just not enough competitive bikes to be a valid win. Also wrong that top racers claim a zero win, should only be open to racers who have not got a TT win, many great racers have not managed a victory.
Time to stop TT, when 5 die AGAIN & only 1982 had no deaths. This 2022 TT 5 deaths had a side car father & young son died. It can't be justified & those mealy mouthed RIPs as they down another beer. Rutter & McGuiness should stop because you are on borrowed time & still alive but I fear the worse if you continue.
it's up to them they know the risks, no one stops people climbing Everest but plenty die doing it. It's not for anyone else to say what you should and shouldn't do, there's enough of the nanny state already.
If you do that then you destroy the last bastion of freedom. May as well bend over for big brother and admit you no longer have any control of your life. Every year so called western democracies take more and more of our liberties. What is the point of living if you no longer have freedom!
Remember Rutters' awesome battles against Kiyo in BSB. Great bloke. Safe rider. More talented than he let's on .🤘
Steve Plater cracks me up, cheeky little so and so and superb rider. Always enjoyed watching Rutter, pure class.
Just gets on with it, smooth rider to watch, great book. Shout out to Bruce Anstey, we're all thinking of you.
The Flying Kiwi was one of my favourite TT riders especially when he rode that Supersport.
Michael Rutter, what a LEGEND you are 👍👍👍
As a spectator, I remember back in 1978 getting up at some ungodly hour to get to the start to watch Mike Hailwood in morning practice. I managed to see the top of his head.
What a legend. The most stylish rider I've ever saw race.
Apart from his dad, on Ducati 600 he was amazing
I've always been a huge fan of Michael's and his dad.What a great podcast.Thanks for taking the time.
Title worried me so great to hear it was just banter. Two great lads and Racers. Great series.
Top man!! You hear how impactful the tight racing with Joey at TT was for him. Such a great story, says a lot about both men, absolute legends. (Keep Steve in the mix guys, his stories and commentary are gold!)
Agreed. SP has become a quality media commentator and has bought plenty to this series.
Agree aswell Steve was really a great rider and very knowledgeable
I’ve always been impressed by Michael’s smooth riding style. Watched him at Castle Coombe and at the Centenary TT. He seemed very accommodating to the fans approaching him for autographs too. Great career and some thought provoking insights into riding the TT
Top man Michael, watched a lot of his bsb races during the covid lockdowns, 05/06 seasons mainly, he is in my top three road racers,I even started watching the nw200 because of him,I saw a couple of videos of him winning the nw200 in 04/05 that was back in2013, after that I started watching all the big road races every year, Even watched him at macau 2019winning after one lap that was crazy, by the way iam a Jordanian, not a lot of ppl know anything about road racing here or have interest in it but it's the greatest motorsport in the world.
I've met Michael Rutter a couple of times when he rode with Martin Jessop. A real down to earth no BS bloke and a great asset to the sport.
I enjoy these chats you're putting together tremendously. Many thanks, and keep it up! 🙂
I enjoyed the first few minutes of the Peter Hickman interview tonight. Will there be a podcast with Gary Johnson?
My Uncle Bill used to beat Rutter Snr at the TT, didn't know that at the time when we were sat at the bar in 1995 in Douglas...Michael,a gent and a good all round bloke!
One of the best interviews on here.
A true legend
Great stuff again can’t wait to hear Davy Todd’s take on the TT as he is one of the new boys on the block👍
What a podcast, absolute guy, great stories and will be remembered by the highest 👍👍
Excellent comment.
Thank you, this was brilliant I've only been the once, once back in the 80s on my Stan Stevens tunes x7! Must go back.
Rutter is a legend and top bloke, seen him win at Macau a few times.
One of the greatest riders of all time and a nice bloke great podcast again thanks I'll be at the tt again in June can't wait they are all heroes
Greatest? Good, yes. But absolutely no where near a great.
The story about Joey. Sitting down at the bar. "I enjoyed that". Chris made the transition to the next question to quickly, but that was the best story of the podcast.
If you want to look class on a bike, watch MRs style, how he sits on the bike while cornering. He owns it.
Love those Bathams liveried bikes he rides too. Cool AF.. Bad ass rider on a bad ass bike 💪🏼
Michael Rutter……TTs HeMan …..well he’s nearly as big, and been around just as long, , , lol. Rutter is an absolute legend, and at 50, he’s still bloody quick, and he knows his shit, you don’t get to do as many TT races “without major issues “ as long as he has, by being 2nd rate……the guys a true TT hero👍🇮🇲
MR still has both his legs in original condition. Even McGuiness can't lay claim to that one.
WONDERFUL Rider and a Gentleman ..
What a lovely bloke and an ace racer, met a couple of times and always a nice man to chat to.
Seen Rutter at 2023 NW200. He certainly has the loudest bikes
I can 100% agree with this seeing all the bikes blast past at the TT!
rc 211v , last year he will campaign it due to costs of running which is a shame. him and McPint dicing for 5th/6th was impressive
A yam yam legend
Well done 👏
Great to hear the story about Joey
Mr. Rutter you are a badass sir!!!
Great guy.
Top guy, always approchable, loves his racing and just gets on with it, best of MR 21x
A TRUE LEGEND 🏁🏁🏁
I’m sure Micheal has plenty of mates , a really nice bloke and great ambassador for motorcycling
I had the pleasure of speaking with Gary Johnson via email recently. He is the first motorcycle racer I have ever talked to. I don't know much about the sport (as an American), but after watching the 2018 TT over a dozen times in the past month or so, I am ABSOLUTELY hooked. Gary seems to be a true gentleman as well. Is this a common theme amongst British riders or folks in general in this sport. I cannot wait to meet these guys for real someday and visiting the IOM someday.
@@bunionpain16 yea they just common guys if that’s how it feels ego’s definitely take a back seat funny hey such normal guys but what they do is far from normal and you could be easily caught bragging about such feats but they never do , if you get the chance watch the documentary called “ road “ will make you cry and well just a fantastic bit of film
@@Jay-zc7iq That's awesome. I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion, Jay.
Get your ass over here you will be gobsmacked its amazing and you will be made very welcome
@@lawrencehiggins9220 would love too , but for now a field , a radio 📻 a blanket phone off , a quick cross of the fingers for the boys & girls , close my eyes and imagine I’m sat on the road edge as they blast through hawthorn two 😊☺️ magic
Good to see he’s still mixing it at the front in the new BMW series. Interesting to see his old-school riding style works against the modern guys that almost scrape their shoulders on every corner.
Saw Michaels Dad Tony so many times at Castle Combe on his TR2 and TR3, great times.
Can someone please explain how his Dad won 8 TTs not 7, when searching the records it shows 7? Sound like there could be an interesting story behind that.
👍💪🇮🇲💪👍 Greetings to IOM from Germany
Great guy M RUTTER
Top Racer and very nice bloke
Top lad, born on the same day and year as my little bruv
You know your getting old when you remember watching his dad 😖
Long time fan of Blade. The Lorenzo of the roads i.e smooth style and safe.
What a nice guy
Top man legend
When is the Michael Dunlop podcast??
Simple TT ZERO John thought he would beat Joey's record of 26 on a Hybrid Mugen Honda ....Michael Schooled him .....job well done
You should be asked him about being on the Ferry the year it crashed into the harbour wall.
keep makeing these plz
What a GENTLEMAN. 👍
I am an American and don't know much about the sport of Motorcycle racing. However, I am becoming strongly addicted, after watching TT a dozen times over the past 30 days or so. It seems that most of these blokes are very friendly and approachable, unlike most American athletes. I look forward to meeting Rutter or Gary Johnson someday.
There just normal every day men, that's all. Get yourself over to the TT at least once in your life. You've seen NOTHING LIKE IT.
@@iancharlesworth3654 Top of the bucket list, Brother. See you on Bray Hill someday, brother!
I've met a couple of Americans at the tt great people and you would be very welcome at the tt it's just the best motorsport e event ever just pack your bags and get over here
@@lawrencehiggins9220 Thanks for the warm invite, mate!!
Michael Rutter once said regarding john mcguinness saying how he keeps his old bricklayers trowel on the back of the door to remind him where he came from "He,s never laid a f,in brick in his life",....lol.
😂😂😂😂👈🏁
John got schooled and Pissed all within 1 LAP of the TT Zero race where both him and Rutter were on Mugen Honda's ...best of the best and Rutter won ...John would race a Trike Moped at the TT to get to 26 Wins ..........Rutter is Pure Class ....
One the last 500 GP racers still racing.
Rutter the rider that never sleeps also looking forward to a Guy Martin Interview may need to make it well over an hour
We will need subtitles Guy!!! He is much better with his experience in Television, but still struggle on getting complete sentences!!!
@@jamesmcdonald6047 yes he thinks of many things to say all at once part of what makes the interviews good though
Think they interviewing tt winners
@@dallankeaney8419 Will be a good interview one of the most like riders
Maybe in season 3 or 4.
I can’t even see my finger when my contact lens moves .. can’t even imagine racing a bike with one or none jeezoh .
ooh, them are fighting words. Hickey says he's not scared. :-)
Moghrey mie!
It's just wrong to be credited a TT win for a 1 lap electric race, it could be a valid win in the future, but just not enough competitive bikes to be a valid win. Also wrong that top racers claim a zero win, should only be open to racers who have not got a TT win, many great racers have not managed a victory.
Hybrid....no thanks
The guy had a good run should retire
Time to stop TT, when 5 die AGAIN & only 1982 had no deaths. This 2022 TT 5 deaths had a side car father & young son died. It can't be justified & those mealy mouthed RIPs as they down another beer. Rutter & McGuiness should stop because you are on borrowed time & still alive but I fear the worse if you continue.
it's up to them they know the risks, no one stops people climbing Everest but plenty die doing it. It's not for anyone else to say what you should and shouldn't do, there's enough of the nanny state already.
If you do that then you destroy the last bastion of freedom. May as well bend over for big brother and admit you no longer have any control of your life. Every year so called western democracies take more and more of our liberties. What is the point of living if you no longer have freedom!