Riding with John McGuinness | Interview

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5 жыл бұрын

MCN's Senior Online Reporter, Dan Sutherland, has been out for a ride with 23-time TT winner, John McGuinness, to find out what it takes to be a fast, sporty road rider. Pick up a copy of today's MCN to read more.
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@mieszkooracz7370 5 жыл бұрын

Humble man. Good interview

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

at 6:19 Dan was riding abit closer to McPint than he should have been

@Howie702 5 жыл бұрын

level headed and sensible attitude .... if anyone knows the right way to approach normal road riding its John ...

@mrwobbly185 5 жыл бұрын

Well done MCN, this is different from most bike videos. Great to see something out of the ordinary. Really enjoyed it thanks, and wise words from John - ‘there’s no prize money for being the first to the pub’. The riders who are really fast don’t need to prove it on the road. Top man John. Top vid. Thanks.

@Showmetheevidence- 5 жыл бұрын

Take a moment to appreciate that this legend has *23* TT wins. Amazing! Nice general advice from a really down to earth guy (though I’d hope most of it was common sense?).

@bluespig1 5 жыл бұрын

Common sense is anything but...which I have always found frustratingly annoying.

@joeski4541 5 жыл бұрын

Sensible words indeed from a legend and absolute gentleman.

@Malyjurek 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see John being John and can't wait for his next race whenever it will be. well done MCN for publishing something different...

@1972dazbo 5 жыл бұрын

John is my favourite tt rider of all time.......genuine normal bloke with no big ego and just one of the lads,just a true tt legend.

@IanTdob1966 5 жыл бұрын

Top bloke , I have had the good fortune to be on track with him and meet him in person .

@MrNatbatten 5 жыл бұрын

I want to do Ron Haslams school when he's instructing, I like his style of riding and he's a funny engaging guy too usually, very down to earth, working class lad done good but kinda still wonders how he's there, bless him.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video (and piece in MCN this week), really enjoyed that, what a top bloke JMcG is....

@Stone1108 3 жыл бұрын

John is a top man, oozes humility and a great sense of humour, a humble guy, as are most TT and road racers. Dot to dot, love it. 🤣

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

McPint is a wonderful man, for a guy that has lots of talent and not one bit has gotten to his head. I hope he does what his heart and soul tell him to do whether he retires or not. Imagine McPint running his own Road Racing school. I wish JM all the best wishes for him and his family.

@davefloyd9443 Жыл бұрын

Learned not to ponce from teammate Joey.......

@bandhsilvers1 5 жыл бұрын

Such a down to earth man wish him all the best

@specialcircs 5 жыл бұрын

I think McGuinness comes across much better 'in person' than in his MCN column, where he often sounds arrogant. Glad I watched this and saw a more accurate representation.

@tienofthesouth 5 жыл бұрын

tbh he has all the rights to be arrogant, should he chooses to.

@isaiahbrown4536 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the interview he did with 44teeth

@MrNatbatten 5 жыл бұрын

You're confusing arrogance with currently superlative expertise in his field, don't underestimate his breadth of experience, he's met a lot of great people as well as being one of them himself, he's not the daft ex cockle picker and bricklayer he, and some others, sometimes make him out to be. His processing speed is phenomenal, he can set a bike up properly, he can discuss in detail settings with genius Honda Racing Corporation engineers with real expertise. He's worked fucking hard to get where he is. As a fellow Northerner, he's only from about 50 miles from my mums house by road or much less across Morecambe Bay, I am very proud to have seen him in action at the bottom of Bray Hill at the 2015 TT, all the road racers deserve a medal, true gladiators but with total respect and dedication to machine and mental preparation. I have never seen anyone ride a bike like the top TT lads, John is the most experienced of the current top tier, simple as that. Also, he speaks his mind, you don't have to agree if he's just talking about life in general, when it's bike talk, he can't be questioned really.

@christophershirley1303 5 жыл бұрын

I've chatted to him twice (admittedly only very briefly) at various bike events. I can promise there's no arrogance in the man at all. He's just a genuinely humble gentleman with a phenomenal talent.

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

contact sc I have never noticed that side of JM he always seems to be very HUMBLE that's one reason I like him.

@LambChopRides 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview Dan loved it!

@v.t.6890 5 жыл бұрын

It's awesomely amazing to learn from the legend. Hope to meet him one day. Love from India John.

@awesomeagnihotrisvlog 5 жыл бұрын

LEGEND!!!!!

@neilsequeira 5 жыл бұрын

Such a modest & grounded guy!

@leewatkeys9065 5 жыл бұрын

Good interview and so easy going and sensible approach to real world road riding

@danhoedemaker3273 5 жыл бұрын

A great man for everyone to look up to. His influence is world wide, yet such a humble character imo. Love you McPint😎

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

Dan M I agree 100% from way over here in Canada

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

Eh !

@AAKhanivore 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant humble guy :)

@babisgaitanis 5 жыл бұрын

This video with the young journalist being a part, was a lesson of life.. John sending a message to the young rider's, (& to all of us) to enjoy safe riding and be aware.. thumbs up!!! Great job boys..

@harpothehealer 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic John back riding again and a recent win , brilliant I've been an armchair fan for many years I think now it's time to get myself to the next TT

@Bs-ot6nd 5 жыл бұрын

I live around that area what great roads and I've seen John out a few times over the years and my god he makes it look to easy to ride fast and smoothly and enjoy it well I certainly had fun trying to keep up hahah

@tinniswood2577 5 жыл бұрын

Great man, great biking area. Would love to see John doing more stuff like this.

@Daniel-qr1zf 5 жыл бұрын

"...be smoother, let the engine do the work for you..."

@miamijag 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, lot of smart tips, from the man. The sport needs more people like him.

@BanjoLuke1 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting when he says there's no need these days for all the blipping and slamming between the gears.... Spot on! But try telling that to all the Gixxer heroes on sweeping A Roads across the UK. Lovely interview. Thoughtful and reflective. And very clearly quite immersed in a two-wheeled world. Good advice and a good video!

@wackedoutdude 5 жыл бұрын

It seems odd to see John Mcguinness on a sit up and beg bike. You've gotta love Mcguinness. What a guy.

@KevinJohnson-jc9ju 5 жыл бұрын

wacked outdude you are not so wacked out dude...lol

@Tpviper 5 жыл бұрын

Must admit, i feel the same when im on the roads now, take it a lot steadier now than i did when i was 18. And yea, i know i cannot ride like John, but i still like to ride my 2018 Tuono when i can. He's right, the road bikes now are far better than 98% of us. Great interview John. And well done Mcn.

@wulfen6429 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview, down to earth guy with some excellent advice for real world riding.

@GaryJohnWalker1 5 жыл бұрын

MCN doesn't promote itself too well at times. This very pleasant chat - John McG's obviously a great chap - is followed up in this week's mcn paper with the actual lessons for young Dan from that ride.

@Lutzilla_ 5 жыл бұрын

John Mc Guinness...what a legend, what a nice guy..so grounded, so unbelievable fast..he have my full respect! greetz from Germany :-)

@camper9356 5 жыл бұрын

Makes sense - enjoy it and nothing to prove

@786philb 4 жыл бұрын

I have always rode and love the same roads as john and visit devils bridge for a butty a lot. Some amazing scenery and roads.

@silverfoils 5 жыл бұрын

Top man!

@movem1 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding interview.👍

@wallymcguire2033 5 жыл бұрын

MoveM How awesome to be a young guy sitting at a picnic table with John talking about riding! He’s so laid back I have a hard time reconciling the fact this is the same guy as in those POV videos where the bike is absolutely screaming around the course while sliding and jumping around. Hard to believe it’s the same person.

@pdbordelon 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video - I own a Z900rs so it was cool to see McGuinness out and about on it. Good job MCN!

@jameshutchins3396 5 жыл бұрын

Too cool! Great video!

@dk2428 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Could listen to him talking all day long. "Nothing to prove, just enjoy!"

@adaptableadventurerider 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely superb video Wise words that's for sure really enjoyed listening to John filmed beautifully as well :)

@crazy.5079 5 жыл бұрын

are love this guy.best in the world, just listening to him probably save your life. I teach racers to race enduro same thinking

@grahamsmith2022 5 жыл бұрын

What a cracking bloke,tell it straight,tell it like it is,if this guy doesn't know it, were road riding is concerned,it's probably not worth knowing.👍✌

@drobinson8080 5 жыл бұрын

Good interview.

@rallyzamora8356 5 жыл бұрын

That was a nice interview

@JMAC-rs6ey 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to all my fans worldwide. Top blokes. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 I RACE LIKE HELL TO GET TO HEAVEN.

@macdiddles7000 5 жыл бұрын

John has an astounding collection of motorcycles......and trophy’s

@m7jnu 5 жыл бұрын

Goods advice; ride safe.

@shaneweightman 5 жыл бұрын

Never understand the wollies who give a thumbs down ,, any tips John could give to novice new riders , help keep them alive and tips for non confidence types and all that I'll never understand,, thumbs up from me and nice to see John up and running after his bad luck , Shane uk 🇬🇧

@richardpearson4248 4 жыл бұрын

Great video fantastic rider 🇬🇧👍🏻

@jonmann4149 5 жыл бұрын

What a legend. Would love a ride out for hints and tips with this guy. MCN how’s that for a prize, ride with a legend. 👍

@domrobinson2763 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up 10 miles from devil's bridge, from the age of 16 been riding those roads, I've never owned a car and ride in almost any condition. We really do have everything in terms of road racing and I couldn't recommend anybody taking a trip up there, stay in a bnb in kirkby lonsdale and just hit the roads all weekend. I didn't realise how much those roads set me up at that age, now I've travelled across the vast majority of southeast asia and new zealand on a motorbike at still quite a young part of my riding days (I'm 23) and I'm pretty sure those roads contributed massively to having the riding skill to do what I have done.

@Demka03 5 жыл бұрын

Usually people get prepared to races. This guy is getting prepared to a civil driving

@krayzieegg7294 5 жыл бұрын

Just a good man

@PSmith-qp2lo 5 жыл бұрын

Met John back in 2015, interupted his bacon sarnie for an autograph, a couple of pictures and a natter for 5 mins, what an absolute nice guy!! Best road racer by far, hero, legend, but your average bloke! Id tottle round the lakes and stop for a brew every sunday with the guy if i could!!!

@pigwillnot8281 5 жыл бұрын

A LEGEND AND HERO ! .....EVEN OVER HERE IN THE USA !!!

@andrewbozhozr 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine, riding down the road, minding your business, McG passes by on it's street bike, cruzin'.... That would make my week!!! 😊

@jm260584 5 жыл бұрын

Devils bridge is a gorgeous spot, I'm lucky to live so close to it.

@James-vw8dv 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. What camera/mount were you using that was mounted to the mirror?

5 жыл бұрын

This guy is what a bolt of lightning follows

@bluespig1 5 жыл бұрын

Great man. All the very best for 2019 JM. You deserve it. See you in March, Sydney, Australia. I,ll buy you a Guinness at the Festival of Speed. C.O'B.

@1066gaz 5 жыл бұрын

Yep top bloke is john. I have been through all that shit racing on the road when i was young and lucky to be alive unlike loads of unfortunate young uns now who are dead in their grave now through stupidity. Its up to us oldies like us to teach the young ones to keep your cool,ride carefully and look after yourself on the road,because its too late once you have lost your health,there is no going back. If you want to prove yourself race on the track against other talented riders and not mostly amatuers on the road. Good video.

@OldManTony 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview, but is it a sign you are getting older, when you think senior reporters aren’t old enough to hold a licence hahahahah!

@rottieman347 5 жыл бұрын

At last, someone who says it as it is. On public roads there's debris, street furniture, other vehicles coming towards you, Junctions etc. Far too many riders watch the road racers and think they can go straight out and copy their idols and subsequently get injured or die. Thank you John McGinness.

@levia1398 5 жыл бұрын

Such people made Britain Great....

@TheJmebe 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, good stuff. Good to hear someone we respect as a raver to say keep it calm on roads. I was like him in my early 20s, racing my mates on the roads. Crashed 3 times in 4yrs - was very lucky to get away with it. Still love sportsbikes, but don't pretend to be a racer on the road. Save it for track days.

@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought that the speed had been sped up with Dan talking whilst interviewing lol

@davexjs5889 5 жыл бұрын

John first of all a legend and superman .But down to earth loves his roots and never forgets them. A complete family man lovely wife and children. None of this i am a star crap loves his fan's and always stops and chats . Also has a fantastic bike collection,trophy's,leathers etc.

@SportbikeUnitedRiderz 5 жыл бұрын

Every rider should listen carefully to McGuinness' words of wisdom.

@ninoroldan2448 5 жыл бұрын

whoa didnt know that he was on norton these days

@threethrushes 5 жыл бұрын

John has nothing to prove to anyone, nor to himself - and he just enjoys riding! More of John's take on anything motorbike-related, please.

@tgrey2555 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more, not so much a lesson but rather mature truthful conversation. I’ve ridden for over thirty years, just got the triumph speed rs great bike but just sick and tired of idiots and chambers raring up asking for trouble to the point I’ve advertised it to sell it as I’m sick of challenges from juvenile riders and to be fair drivers it’s ridiculous. Sean’s me that I’ve arrived at this point, I don’t red line it and try and melt my tyres, I ride to the road and my capability and ever conscious not to endanger any road users and pedestrians. Yes, yes I do turn it a up a bit but only when I can see np danger to anyone but me. What I don’t do is take chances or mess anyone about and its riders like this that have got me to think biking perhaps isn’t for me anymore, sad times. Wise words John but frankly shouldn’t we all think like this?

@simonwiltshire 5 жыл бұрын

And your my heroe!

@Edison73100 5 жыл бұрын

I know some riders like John. Their 10% road riding is like everyone's else's 90%. In other words that 10% is amazingly fast and smooth.

@northernrider780 5 жыл бұрын

Why do I recognise that bridge behind them to the left. Was this interview done at Devils?

@markjohnson8352 5 жыл бұрын

Late response! The bridge you mention is the one perhaps 50 metres down river from Devil's Bridge and the one which carries the main road that bypasses Kirkby Lonsdale. Devil's Bridge is now pedestrian only. Safe riding!

@lateapex9420 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, the UK roads are so busy nowadays I struggle to enjoy a ride anymore. The difference I see from the 90's to now is shocking.

@OllyKilo 5 жыл бұрын

Go out in the evening when it's quieter.

@cw205mi16 5 жыл бұрын

Jim? But you're names Roger

@robm8721 5 жыл бұрын

No such problem in Scotland. I’m never moving :D

@felleice 5 жыл бұрын

I hit a leftover piece of dirt that a tractor left behind in a fast turn doing around 155 mph. When i noticed it was to late, tankslapper from hell but managed to keep her up.

@VeeFour 5 жыл бұрын

My stomping grounds 👍

@lukes8900 5 жыл бұрын

Hamilton could use a modesty compared to this legend. This interview was not what I was expecting. True masterclass in being a legend! 🙌

@macducati2304 5 жыл бұрын

Top bloke, great ambassador for Britain. More of a man than most of our fancy dan, girly boy footballers.

@127069 5 жыл бұрын

true

@dry509 5 жыл бұрын

What bike is John riding?

@mikekrammer 5 жыл бұрын

He was the original choice for „Crank“ before Jason Statham - he usually falls asleep under 150 mph

@nsweeney3970 5 жыл бұрын

It's funny but it makes so much sense that John McG rides so leisurely when on the public roads. His normal day at the office is a tad stressful considering he's absolutely spanking it through little rural villages and taking bends at 180mph+ knowing one wrong move could bury him in a dry stone wall.... When it's you day off your work, you're hardly going to want to do anything that even closely resembles that lol. Not to mention, TT wins 23 - Man points = "Maximum" :) Nothing really more to prove there....

@bigg16 5 жыл бұрын

The Legend!!!!Looks odd seeing the great man on a naked though lol ;)

@MrNatbatten 5 жыл бұрын

It is a bit alien ain't it? Glad you pointed that out, I knew I felt weird about it but thought maybe It's just me, ha.

@fastmmw 5 жыл бұрын

Ah the man in the suit, leather suit, Nice see him riding :)

@Faithinthedock 5 жыл бұрын

Good one. A very regular bloke it seems, John McGuinness. No hoity toityness. And he is right. I was much like him at 17. Jeans, leather jacket and flat out everywhere. But on the road, if you want to stand a decent chance of staying alive, you've gotta use your brain. Though I will say.....Africa Twin? Meh! That doesn't ring my dingaling. :D

@MrNatbatten 5 жыл бұрын

Guy Martin spanked an Africa Twin on track and said it was ace. Not my bag really but I wouldn't say no to a test ride, just for the crack.

@BucketWheat 5 жыл бұрын

My Brother has the Z900RS -- he also had a '76 KZ900 when they were new -- and it is 'more relaxed' for street riding than his SuperSport bike. And that is the kind of street riding I also enjoy. Something around 75% of my riding capacities and my bike performance...leaving plenty of 'margin' for those Surprises that can happen...and being more relaxed, and able to enjoy the surroundings more, too. I DO Track Days, where I am at full intensity... but not on the streets.

@TheLogicalLowdown 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 30 and I still ride my fireblade like a mad man. Life is too short to be a pussy.

@nathanjogia2758 5 жыл бұрын

Well watch his other vid on here at his new home. He has around 35 40 bikes in his house and in a barn, some beauts in there

@bluespig1 5 жыл бұрын

It is one of perhaps 40 bikes he owns and for the shoot their on, probably the best bike for the job.

@m.rraghav817 5 жыл бұрын

Tz125 is a 45bhp beast!!!!!

@Abcd-hr9ot 5 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness mcguinness hard 2 believe this lad is so fast .

@chrisbentley5030 5 жыл бұрын

1976 AP 50 Mint 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍👍🏻

@gammaraytube 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice about relaxing a bit and not treating road riding as a race circuit. Unfortunately this wisdom usually comes with experience. Little like telling a teenager to drive the speed limit because you don't know what may be lurking on the road or what crazy drivers might suddenly do. The question is do you want to become an older biker who still enjoys the thrill of riding? Ya, I am getting older.

@hive71recordinz89 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine giving it the large on ya superbike at another rider, who than catches you easily on that difficult bend that you thought you were superb at taking, only to met each other at the red traffic lights. The visor lifts from your opponent low and behold it's John mcguinness just a thought 🙄

@OllyKilo 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah and you're on an R1 but he's on an Africa Twin.

@paulelliott6673 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Have a pal who took off after work in his overalls and work boots on a dr650 he gradually picked off a group of guys on fireblades etc got all of them turned round and rode back lol and behold nobody returned his waves. He also set off for the cat and fiddle on k750 and was overtaken by the third bend he was so pissed he went home at 30mph. Moral always someone quicker

@OllyKilo 5 жыл бұрын

@@paulelliott6673 can't understand people who sulk because someone else is faster. Always a goop opportunity to learn. I was riding home on a cbf1000 one winter and got smoked by a transit lol the lesson there was don't buy a cbf1000

@thesecretsquirrel5935 4 жыл бұрын

yes, i agree, expect the unexpected...thats normally a Volvo.

@adamsjoberrg 5 жыл бұрын

It's surprising how many people actually ride around with too little airpressure in their tyres.

@259559ful 5 жыл бұрын

love the new Oompa Loompa's MCN is employing, surely they work for only half the wages

@thesecretsquirrel5935 4 жыл бұрын

Id like to see a competition. lets have some fun and see if McGuiness and Co can turn an absolute no hoper into a TT Rider .

@threepot 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't Norton have loaned him a bike? He had the leathers on!😉

@DatOldeBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Top bloke and a great pro - not a "nutter" so boy racers please take note.

@mattbond7304 5 жыл бұрын

Best roads in the northwest up to devils

@natural9743 5 жыл бұрын

McGuinness says when he was younger he was brave and mad so what the hell is he now then after winning yet another TT

@homersimpson2963 5 жыл бұрын

Ah, I'm still going to ride like a knob though 😎

@droceretik 5 жыл бұрын

Is that because your brain is in your knob?

@homersimpson2963 5 жыл бұрын

@@droceretik - Perhaps! 😂

@bobwalshe1508 5 жыл бұрын

Dan's leathers are too tight 😁