John McGuinness discusses recovery and road racing return | MCN

John McGuinness discusses recovery and road racing return | MCN | Motorcyclenews.com

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5 жыл бұрын

We caught up with 23-time TT winner McGuinness for some off road riding and to talk about his long-awaited return to road racing before the 2019 NW200 and Isle of Man TT.
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@Banditmanuk 5 жыл бұрын

John is a total motorcycle legend. Great interview, good to see his recovery continues.

@TheGreatestBeyonder 5 жыл бұрын

Part of John's charm is his honesty and openness! A true gentleman!

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

He really makes me feel comfortable during hid interviews compared to other guys that make me feel uneasy

@jackleonard2088 5 жыл бұрын

Brave man to race on the roads at his level. Braver man to admit the struggles with pain meds are real. Thanks for that John.

@Kurosaki990Ichigo 5 жыл бұрын

To just have raced the TT 23 times and still be standing is a legendary accomplishment on its own let alone winning it..

@postedinthecut1565 5 жыл бұрын

100%

@mosca3289 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview and so honest on the struggle to recover. It’s such an important issue, especially for us who are getting a little older and sustain an injury.

@atastefortheroad4475 5 жыл бұрын

His candor is impressive and I'm very glad to see he continues to mend in all dimensions.

@davidelizabeth4933 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you, Mr. McGuinness. Wishing you the best of luck from Northern California. -David, Elizabeth, and little Jessica 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤

@roadwarrior8560 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best and one of the most down to earth legends of motosport we will ever see, hope all goes well for John in the future whatever he does, write a few books and do the tv work, or open a massive bike shop and enjoy a happy retirement from road racing, an absolute legend.

@movem1 5 жыл бұрын

Respect for McPint and every company supporting his return to IOMTT 👍🤘

@adivarso8175 5 жыл бұрын

It takes balls of steel to be this honest ,straightforward and critical of oneself.

@PSmith-qp2lo 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... brutal honesty from the most down to earth man ive ever met!!! Legend!!

@shaunwade3103 5 жыл бұрын

This bloke is a legend, and always will be. Down to earth and cracking at what he does. Hats off to him!!

@twopoke 5 жыл бұрын

Such a modest guy, 20+tt wins.... Go on John your a good lad!

@wildwilldabeast647 5 жыл бұрын

@Showmetheevidence- 5 жыл бұрын

I love the honesty of these TT guys. John, and all the road racing guys, put it all on the line at each race, so don’t have time for BS I reckon. Great to see him coming back even if it’s more as a development rider.

@LambChopRides 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview, amazing fella

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear McPint talking clear and focused. I have a Honda XL650L and a CBR 1000 RR sitting in my garage for over a year now. My hips went on me bone/bone I couldn't ride my bikes anymore I did get both hips replaced 9 weeks ago. I have come a long way but I have a ways to go, Ill never play goalie in ice hockey again but I will ride my bikes. All the best to Master of road racing McPint he is such a likeable man and very humble. All the best to McPint and all the gutsy road racers from Ontario, Canada my true cozens

@nsweeney3970 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview with an even greater man in John McPint. You've got nothing further to prove so I think it's fair to say everyone just appreciates you being part of the sport regardless of any results. Best of luck.

@F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 жыл бұрын

I am still waiting to see John and Guy get an honours, like a knighthood or something of that nature. These guys are something else. A different breed.

@tommynikon2283 5 жыл бұрын

I can semi-relate to his discussion of Tramadol, pain Rx. I had my Right hip completely replaced a year ago....and the reason I DIDN'T use any drugs was.....the stories of addiction. So, for the first two weeks following my operation, I just had to tough it out. I only used.....ice. LOTS of ice-cubes. I already knew two things: (1) I had a high pain tolerance, and (2) I'd get every side effect there was. But to wipe out like John did- and get back on the saddle....I don't think I could've. He IS....The Man.

@threethrushes 5 жыл бұрын

A candid interview with a motorcycling legend in a forest, by a brook, whilst it's raining. Anything more English than that? More of this kind of thing!

@jonsharpe9167 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree..... but thats a Beck not a brook ..... Westmorland 👍

@deadprivacy 5 жыл бұрын

the thermos of tea...

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

may be seeing Robbin Hood swing by in his tights and his bow & arrow over his shoulder !

@adambritain5774 5 жыл бұрын

Met him, had his book signed by him, told me to buy a Honda and I bought a brand new Fireblade! Utter legend. Absurdly down to earth. Just a top, top bloke.

@rabbishekelstein9477 5 жыл бұрын

Helmut Goebbels “Faith moves mountains, but only knowledge moves them to the right place...” -J.G

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

a shame Honda almost killed him and I bet his skillful riding saved his life. You are a lucky person to have met this humble man

@adambritain5774 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he couldn't possibly have been any more down to earth and 'normal bloke'. His book is a genuinely great read as well.

@grahammoore6386 5 жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic rider and a true gentleman. Total respect for what he has done for the motorcycle world and so honest with everything hes been through. Keep er lit.

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

Graham Im with you on that, in fact if I swung that way I would fall for him, certainly not his looks lol... all in fun

@NealyLL 5 жыл бұрын

That was brutally honest… never realised. More of a man for admitting to some of that in my eyes

@RustyVanDoor 5 жыл бұрын

Heart on his sleeve as always, as honest as the day is long.

@hughiemg2 4 жыл бұрын

Such an open and honest bloke. A credit to the biking community.

@Questicus 5 жыл бұрын

I really hope John makes it out the other side of the racing. So geniuine for such a legend.

@anidiotinaracingcar4874 5 жыл бұрын

I hope we'll see him next year

@daveevans2261 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back and looking fit John, I go to TT every year and love watching you lads race. Shame the Norton let you down this year, and Honda the other year. Hope to see you next year, good luck.

@danparker7909 5 жыл бұрын

I can relate to him with the drugs, I got addicted to cocodamol after knee surgery, awful getting off them, so pleased he’s back in a good place

@kedwards67ke 5 жыл бұрын

what a man, all the best john

@eddyquik 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. Thank you.

@JIMWSMITH 5 жыл бұрын

You got to love his no bullshit attitude , tells it like it is. Shame the Norton wasn't up to it , and maybe john wasn't either, but to be out there after such a hard recovery deserves total respect. He could certainly move norton on along way , i hope the partnership continues.😎

@ducatimale 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta love McG! And The Michael's at MCN always deliver. Thanks!!!

@jhstony 5 жыл бұрын

What a man he is ❤️

@phillipmota8330 5 жыл бұрын

long live John McGuinness

@gspiggity 5 жыл бұрын

Wow what a nice honest guy, would have a beer with

@jritchiejritchie2687 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely nothing to prove ✊😎👍

@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid and interview, with the man.

@michaelhayward7572 5 жыл бұрын

Best thing i've seen in ages on YT.

@DJ-jp6xc 5 жыл бұрын

Respect! He is a hero

@Jbear-gy4gq 5 жыл бұрын

John will always be Mr. TT to all of us. Working with Norton developing the bike and a team who is relatively new to the TT is just what a true legend would do. John get that Brit bike on the podium. You are the only man for the job in my eyes. Respect.

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

I would rather see McPint ride the last years of his career on a winning bike a bike that needs a great rider such as McPint, its like having a guy that can score a goal at will but if he doesn't have a goalie to stop the puck behind him he wont win

@Cuntybollox54321 5 жыл бұрын

All hail Jon the Don 👍

@caroldave4037 5 жыл бұрын

John never say die,.. but michael wot a nice bloke,..ride safe lads..cheers from dave

@nathanbarrett6178 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview

@nyleen 5 жыл бұрын

Really good video. I just bought an FE350 myself. Glad to see Pint back into the swing of things. Would've loved to know more about the 650 and why they've gone back to the Aprilia V4 though but I guess trade secrets and such. Either way, thank you.

@tritontwo9687 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent, interesting interview, cheers

@mikegan73 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to John McGuinness.

@steveevans424 4 жыл бұрын

THE GOLDEN AGE OF M/C RACING >>>> is NOW and John is the GOAT of this Golden Age

@salisburyplain998 5 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend with nothing to prove.

@michaelletford4786 5 жыл бұрын

Down to earth

@supermick83 5 жыл бұрын

Legend fair play great video

@phillipmota8330 5 жыл бұрын

good to see the king of the mountain is back

@fabzrustrider9838 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff John 👍🏾

@bigfilsing 5 жыл бұрын

Probably the nicest "pro" sportsman i know of.

@veeken777 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@carlroberts9130 5 жыл бұрын

We love you john cant believe your not on a honda chief lol top bloke

@mightyboomerang2932 5 жыл бұрын

Legend

@mohba01 5 жыл бұрын

i love uncle john. when i grow up i want to be uncle john.

@sandrotheuma4317 5 жыл бұрын

Even Legends choose orange ( KTM ) 👍👍👍

@supertrucker2267 5 жыл бұрын

Where in morecombe can you do this

@sbreslin41 5 жыл бұрын

Good Man

@pags1981 5 жыл бұрын

I sense John is a bit depressed but that’s understandable. Hope he gets back to just enjoying life and riding again

@lucasbillington2604 5 жыл бұрын

Top guy ✌ anyone know where that awesome playground is I need to ride there before my biking days are over

@abymathew295 5 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see him breaking Joey's record...😍😍😍

@cumbrianrider8903 5 жыл бұрын

Is that the Parkamoor/Nibthwaite track near coniston? looks familiar!

@karlosh2422 5 жыл бұрын

All the riders at the TT are very skilled, brave and maybe a bit mad. How they get back on a bike and race again after such terrible injuries sure beats me. The spectacle they are apart of is probably the most exciting sport for me, probably because I couldn't do what they do. Good luck to all of them, and get well John. Hope to see him do well on the Norton in 2020.

@thebeast2746 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately at TT 2019 he was let down by the unreliable Norton... Get back with Honda John ...

@pags1981 5 жыл бұрын

Nah get on a Beeamer or ZX10R

@jamesdonoghue5907 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview, thanks. And always an honest review by the great JM. Very wise too; pharma drugs are more dangerous than most recreational ones. Also, if you want to loose weight effectively, look into water fasting.

@r1mac681 5 жыл бұрын

Top bloke nothing too prove👍🏍️ we're can you go enduro riding in the lake's, ? I'd thought you'd get gunned down and your bike crushed by the P.C brigade.

@nicholasslater984 4 жыл бұрын

You John Mcguiness are a fuckin legend

@thewippit2400 5 жыл бұрын

Love John legend my best TT rider followed him for sum years top rider & bloke.. but the norton was a flop this year 100%

@chriscrookson8524 5 жыл бұрын

What John said about drugs and addiction was amazing. So few people understand the results and consequences of addiction and John purs it all in a nutshell in ways that anyone could understand. It can happen to anyone.

@bluespig1 4 жыл бұрын

Every place has somewhere a bit iffy. I prefer the places where its visible.

@johnsprince3924 4 жыл бұрын

"I can't have a divorce, I'll lose all me bikes" LOL.

@andyjohnson9894 5 жыл бұрын

WHAT A BLOKE........................... that's it :-)

@wanderlpnw 5 жыл бұрын

There's no such thing as a bad McGuinness interview. BTW, is this Wales?

@chrisneedham5803 5 жыл бұрын

No not Wales, it's the Lake district in Cumbria

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 4 жыл бұрын

I agree and most of his interviews theres a noise in the background McPint ignores it as a humble patient man would

@manofknowledge1000 5 жыл бұрын

ITS MEALS ON WHEELS HE GETS DELIVERED

@lemonjellies4985 5 жыл бұрын

McGuinness opening himself to his feelings... and the other guy just sitting there with a stupid grin.

@springbuiltitall 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Please will someone tell me how to ride a dirt bike off road, legally please. Surely if its taxed and tested and ive passed my test everything should be ok. Any help appreciated. Cheers.

@StuHNomadBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Buy an OS map 1/25000 or 1/50000 scale, learn and understand what a "byway open to all traffic" and "any other public access" looks like on the map, use the legend down the side, I.e a green dashed line and green dots ... you cant just ride anywhere . You can only ride on the designated routes marked on a map. Join an off road club or the TRF and get out riding with them they'll show you some routes, whatever you do, don't just go and rip up the land and be a twat ! 😉🤘🏻 enjoy

@markjohnson8352 5 жыл бұрын

@@StuHNomadBiker 👍