Scary start Mike 'Spike' Edwards races the TBR Yamaha TZ350 Donington Park motorcycle track action

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Normal guy riding motorbikes Mike 'Spike' Edwards

7 жыл бұрын

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Onboard video of the scary start to the opening International Classic GP race at Donington Park. Put your hand up, legs in front of the footpads and hope for the best... Once I got started it was all about damage limitation and scoring points for the championship. Mike Spike Edwards riding the Team Beale Roberts Yamaha TZ350.
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@justdad53 5 жыл бұрын

It seems only fair to give these guys a headstart...awesome!

@manwithnoname8238 26 күн бұрын

I've watched 100's of videos, and 2-stroke motorcycles are my passion, but I'm yet to see someone ride like you did. Every second was worth enjoying so much that I come back to this video ever so often. Great ride! If I can ride so much as a fraction of how you did, I'd be on the moon.

@MikeSpikeEdwards 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great compliment. Hopefully being reunited with this team soon for an invitational race, I can't wait!

@GuzziHeroV50 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible riding. Not only your speed but in knowing when to pass and when not to. Shows why you're such a legend.

@TitanTrond 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best sounding two strokes I have ever heard on KZfaq, expertly ridden by a true road racing legend, wonderful upload, thanks 👌

@MikeSpikeEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Panozman, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@bugseysdog 7 жыл бұрын

Spot on gearing..... Well prepared and well ridden!

@hyweltthomas 4 жыл бұрын

Great bike, excellent rider, takes me back 40 years...

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment Hywel, don't forget sometimes the memory is better than reality! www.patreon.com/no1bloke

@yamforlife 2 жыл бұрын

Leaning over in my chair watching this! Love it. Love the 2 smokers!!!

@MikeSpikeEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Mark, glad you enjoyed it.

@carusmike 4 жыл бұрын

TZ was always at its best when it was angry

@THESINNERSPUNE 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing.........nothing, comes even close !

@aspjake123 Жыл бұрын

@@THESINNERSPUNE Like a pissed off beehive

@888jackflash Жыл бұрын

That sound is... pure magic

@gingerwimbledon1175 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant,what a comeback.Amazing skill didn't miss an apex had me buzzin,now gonna watch again👍👍👍

@MikeSpikeEdwards Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's always great to get comments on my videos, I really appreciate it.

@SteddyEddie 7 күн бұрын

I love these little bikes. The man in this video has a very high caliber of technique and skill. Every gear selection, every downshift, keeping it right inside the power-band, I’m glad to have stumbled upon this video. Best part is, she’s an all mechanical machine. I’m willing to bet money this rider and bike could take anyone on a modern small displacement motorcycle.

@MikeSpikeEdwards 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comments, I do my best and love riding the TZ's, raw power and no rideraids all amke for interesting riding.

@mehmetmutluoglu1542 Жыл бұрын

Hello "Mr. Corner Speed". It's been a while since I haven't your vids. Although from half a decade ago, it is always a great fun watching you, especially on two-stroker. Thanks to youtube that reminds you of something you used watch frequently. All the best from 62 yrs "young" fan.

@MikeSpikeEdwards Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I have new videos, this is from this year in Austria - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpd4eLSCm62bl3U.html I don't feel any slower - even though this year, I have my 60th birthday!

@spudtrainspotting9149 4 жыл бұрын

To say you are in a league of your own would be an understatement, absolutely smashed it. Respect to you Mike👍👍👍

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it. Cheers.

@Spikenipple 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible consistency lap for lap! Great racing! :D

@NIC-nr3zg 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome come back ! Love the heavenly noise of you wringing it’s neck !!! U fast 💨

@MikeSpikeEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nic, it made for an exciting video that's for sure www.v121pro.com

@SukmaAPBTS 2 жыл бұрын

.. ohh man .. you are verry verry crazy ... the best.. i'm from indonesia.. and i like you ..

@christhegreatfirst 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you gave em all a head start. They needed it

@drummingriffin Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic recovery ride. Well done mate.

@jasonchurchill9780 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome riding Mike, and the bike sounds beautiful.

@paulhawksworth3092 7 жыл бұрын

Great recovery Spike, impressive stuff :-)

@dirkhoogakker5895 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun video. I could not keep up with the back markers. The ease that you pass these men riding at their limit is amazing!

@anguskangus8222 7 жыл бұрын

Really good racing skills, love that machine

@daveshintz 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Could watch that all day. . 👍

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Trying to make content to entertain and inform bikers and non motorcyclists alike; you can check out my page at www.patreon.com/no1bloke Cheers.

@ginistybernard3470 5 жыл бұрын

Extraordinaire Mike Edwards !

@ppascallabonne4714 4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of splendid videos But that one is outstanding. Because of an outstanding pilot. Bravo ! Even more : Bravissimo ! Tres belle course ! Ca envoie a un niveau ! Impressionnant !!!

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment Pascal. I have more exclusive content, if you would like to join me at www.patreon.com/no1bloke

@iainchisholm5727 7 жыл бұрын

what a ride well done watched from the grandstand loved the power wheelies coming onto the main straight

@timerrington9276 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, made my day, used to ride a TZ350H back in the day, loved Donington, brought a lot of memories back. Thanks, Tim

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Tim, thanks for taking the time to comment, this is just a snapshot of my online content, something you might find interesting is my exclusive content, available for about the 'price of a pint' a month - which all goes towards keeping me on track making stuff for people to watch, have a look www.patreon.com/no1bloke

@coolbananaboy5075 Жыл бұрын

That ride was like a dream! WOW.

@1972bobbybear 5 жыл бұрын

well played, splendid video two strokes forever

@welshwizard822 5 жыл бұрын

Great ride Mike and nice to see the TZ ridden as it was meant to. I had a TR2B 350 back in the 70's and raced that, some times I wish I kept it, great bike and off the line quicker than a lot of TZ's but a lot soon passed me lol, good times.

@emilebal1287 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo , quelle formidable remontée !

@jimevans9550 28 күн бұрын

Always feels great passing all those guys after a bad start : but the fast guys are going as fast as you and they are long gone…

@MikeSpikeEdwards 28 күн бұрын

Yes, they're also on larger capacity machines, I'm never going to catch the leaders from the back row of the grid on a 390cc bike. But hey, I didn't need to, nothing to prove, they're fighting for a championship, I'm not.

@scottm7281 Жыл бұрын

One of the best on board's I've watched this year ! All that playing catch up was exciting and brought back fond memories for me hearing you wind her past the limits! . My dad bought a TZ350 when I was 13, put struts and a wheelie bar on the back, geared it for the 1/4 mile and sent 140 Lb me on it ! We were running 11's out of the box, beating all the guys with Kaw 900's and went on to set class records! Glad I found your channel, Thanks for keeping it alive.

@MrTOLOACHE6 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video mate best recovery ever

@jadonktm5099 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome rider good on you mate well done

@ShahidKhan-lr3kp 3 жыл бұрын

awesome riding mike. ranks amongst the top racing ive seen.....doesnt get any better! two stroke power forever!

@MikeSpikeEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

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@matthale9596 7 жыл бұрын

That man can ride a bike, great stuff 👍

@K1lostream 4 жыл бұрын

What a great ride! Nightmare start, enjoy the track while its empty and get on it, then just start blappin' dude after dude! Whether you got the place you wanted out of that race or not, you gotta be happy with how you rode! Hats off!

@marcofreddi4831 2 ай бұрын

Così si deve far cantare un TZ! Complimenti.

@tomnekuda3818 4 жыл бұрын

That is one sweet ride! Love 2-strokes!

@tinkertime7165 2 жыл бұрын

Phut, Phut..... starts and immediately enters BEAST mode.

@MikeSpikeEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tinkertime, I was so cross with myself at messing up the start - beast mode was definitely engaged...

@bozakarlin9034 Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@johndelong9230 Жыл бұрын

The Yamaha 350s were a true David in a land of Goliaths. Another was Kaw 750 triple and the first Super bike Honda CB 750. Love the 2 strokes, you know how to maximize power band.

@boogie153 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work from rider and bike !! :-)

@Augvald Жыл бұрын

Stellar driving.

@freenational 4 жыл бұрын

What a blast. You were even accelerating hard at the bends.

@EdzashedFudwinkle 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every minute of that mate, I enjured every corner, tis a Epic track. Great recovery laps 👍👍

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, I never quite know whether people find my stuff interesting. Cheers. Mike. www.patreon.com/no1bloke

@ogretowman8695 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo , well played !

@robertojavierbuenabadperez4587 4 жыл бұрын

WOW GREAT ENGINE RESPONSE , LIGHT WEIGHT, VERY GOOD MANEUVERABILITY, EXCELLENT RESPONSE OF TIRES , BLESSINGS

@vinegum8835 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! With that start...!

@stressederic64 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing machine and rider, craner curves are a really scary piece of track. Balls of steel

@MikeSpikeEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to post a great comment.

@bikeserv 7 жыл бұрын

That is really scary...and that engine really sounds great

@johangrundlingh3729 4 жыл бұрын

Now this is what a man in a hurry looks like! This man can ride the wheels off of any motorcycle but I always come back to the videos where he rides a TZ350. Absolutely amazing... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Tony_Ra 2 жыл бұрын

True CHAMP...Excellent stuff...

@WozzasSportsCruiserRides 7 жыл бұрын

That would be scary, great riding, the bikes well set up.

@WmArthur 3 жыл бұрын

love 2 strokes! my rd 350 and my 750 h2 triple! insane fun! (back in the day, 1972)

@malcellison8831 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Incredible!

@ahbalone 3 жыл бұрын

Flat out when cranked over. Impressive!

@sidecarbod1441 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Many years ago I raced an F2 sidecar outfit with a TZ350G engine, this video reminded me of something that I had totally forgotten about, it was a push start race at Snetterton, my engine refused to start (I suspect the rings were shot), anyway by the time it started my passenger and I were half a lap behind everyone, we finished second overall, just like you, we were on a mission!

@110Griff 6 жыл бұрын

apart from the start, loved how that bike was kept non stop in the power band, great video, great race.

@MikeSpikeEdwards 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom - if you like that, out of interest have you watched the video from last year at Paul Ricard kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8ebdK6p3J-zYoU.html

@110Griff 6 жыл бұрын

I hadn't seen it but have now, fantastic lap Mike, love your video's have subbed:)

@traceypotts9425 4 жыл бұрын

What a rider good shot 👌👏

@STIFFPILOT23 7 жыл бұрын

come on spike....... race 2 I cant wait

@redliner9995 4 жыл бұрын

Master class.. respectful whilst passing less talented riders 👍🏻

@davidburne9477 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Redliner, and early on thru a right and left complex whilst passing quite a few he stayed down in the lower gear to hold drive for the short run to the next corner, rather than shifting up a gear and losing the power band. Only did it on one lap, and only because of traffic. Savvy race craft.

@gavpearson1429 Жыл бұрын

Masterclass on a misile , scary start getting the blue touch paper lit on it but awesome ride ,Top Man pleasure to experience onboard .. ;{>

@MikeSpikeEdwards Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gav, it was a bit embarrassing to fluff the start - but hey, might have been a very boring video if I'd just got away cleanly. page.ringpin.com/no1bloke

@drewglassmyer9525 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing talent and bravery

@TARBUC 6 жыл бұрын

Superb race ,, pilot top !!!!!

@nunofontes9352 Жыл бұрын

That power band 😳😳😳😳🤤🤤🤤

@mad4tarmac 6 жыл бұрын

that was epic riding

@jeremyowen1 3 жыл бұрын

You can really see the difference rider skill and confidence makes. Those guys had such a huge jump on you. Very impressive.

@MikeSpikeEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make a comment Jangles, I've got lots of bike videos from over the years at www.bikevids.online You can search by track or bike.

@davidhiscock1969 3 жыл бұрын

What a sweet sounding piece of kit. Considering he was dead last and dead in the water , I have to say one of the best " damage limitation " rides I have seen in a very long time . Excellent rider with excellent circuit knowledge on a very nicely set up piece of kit ( once it started 😊) . Sweet

@MikeSpikeEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, for taking the time to comment. I can't believe a) that I fluffed the start, and b) that over 3 million people have now watched on FaceBook me messing up. I suppose with hindsight, it would have been a very boring video if I'd got a decent start. I've got lots more videos at www.bikevids.online with exclusive stuff for subscribers on www.patreon.com/no1bloke

@danmurphy6541 Жыл бұрын

A viewers treat, thanks

@andrewhirst8403 4 ай бұрын

Bloody hell, once it gets going it’s bloody fast! (You might as well have just started at the back!)

@hooter7003 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@tennispennis7579 Жыл бұрын

I counted 24 bikes went past and you had one in front at the start , I guess you lapped a few riders , scary scary incident stalling at the head of the grid. Great riding and some luck :)

@ducatimale 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet running bike with rider to match!

@MikeSpikeEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I must admit, it might have been a much more boring video if I hadn't messed up the start. Lot's more of my racing videos here www.bikevids.online

@alexandrugaluta104 2 жыл бұрын

Respect 👍👏👏

@notwocdivad 4 жыл бұрын

It would have been fun to see the places gained ticked off so we could keep up with your progress through the pack! I was guessing by how quickly and easily you were passing other people as to where you were! Great ride after a err wobbly start!

@twostrokeforever2328 4 жыл бұрын

great job and great fun anyway I believe ;)

@pierrederesistance 7 жыл бұрын

I was there mate, stood by the chicane. It was amusing seeing how far you'd moved up every lap.

@asyrafkhalid6599 3 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, did they all use same cc class? I keep wondering... 😅. Please answer me, please

@MikeSpikeEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, some are 250cc some 350cc.

@asyrafkhalid6599 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeSpikeEdwards tq

@samlowther3141 4 жыл бұрын

I new he wer going to pick um off, front off the grid and engine that squeals like a banchee , love it .

@ridhojms227 Жыл бұрын

DAMN!! what a ride 😎 nice bike, monster sound and right gearing setup too for donington park. it sounds like your bike still able to push 500 rpm more after that red shift light before shifting. and I like your engine brake too 🤘 keep this TZ on the powerband

@MikeSpikeEdwards Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comments.

@ramsramsay1267 4 жыл бұрын

Head down arse up. Saw you at cadwell in paint faring fights... You only live once! Legend. P.s better than whitham I reckon

@TheFerrariTeam 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@MrOddsen 2 жыл бұрын

What a decent driver

@fabriziotantillo8810 4 жыл бұрын

mr Mike sei un mostro !!!!!

@kevingraham1965 4 жыл бұрын

What a race Mike.very very well done fella.

@jackking5567 5 жыл бұрын

This. This is what proper 2-stroke racing sounds like. I see too many videos where riders have the machine but want to keep it running forever - it's a racing machine and should be raced!

@MikeSpikeEdwards 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment Jack; I'm lucky to be invited to race bikes, so I don't have to worry about keeping them running forever - the owners just want me to be as competitive as possible on them.

@billallen4793 3 жыл бұрын

I was starting to hear some rattles with all that time in over-rev...lol...nice job...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

@lrowlands53 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for the ride. It was awesome. I used to race two strokes in the 70s and road racing was the closest thing to a mix of surfing and ballet I’ve ever experienced - the slower you go the faster you get and the rhythm is addictive. When I couldn’t get a sponsor I gave up the dream and pursued music, my other passion.

@hubertvervoort5345 3 жыл бұрын

Good driving ,,,focus ,,, trottle feeling ,,, Eyes Ahead ,,,

@herobo123456 2 жыл бұрын

yeah the Spike is a legend

@mixerguru 4 жыл бұрын

Like hearing Paganini himself play one of his own pieces on his Cannon violin .... The Maestro'

@watchyMCFCwatchy 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Spike. If you had made a good start there would have been no competition.

@taloc0 4 жыл бұрын

Exatamente o que eu queria ver!

@rezarayanpour7031 4 жыл бұрын

you are the best

@robbineney7113 4 жыл бұрын

Quel extraordinaire pilote ! C'est dommage il méritait des applaudissements quand -même ...

@j0llyroger889 4 жыл бұрын

I do not ride motorbikes but watching this guy he caught them all up with ease and overtook them all, Amazing to watch (Hes a Animal on that motorbike) What kind of speeds are the motorbikes doing ?

@MikeSpikeEdwards 4 жыл бұрын

Ham thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it - I scared myself by stalling on the line, as it's so easy to be hit from behind by other bikes, especially as I was on the front row with the whole field behind me. I've been racing since 1982, I'm so lucky to still be on track aged 57 and enjoying my riding. Top speed on the Yamaha TZ350 is probably about 150mph.

@iangreatbatch4380 4 жыл бұрын

great lines. flowing wide exit. most go to tight to apex.keeping speed up. not braking hard

@iangreatbatch4380 4 жыл бұрын

ausome . now i no were im going wrong

@riccimartino7560 6 жыл бұрын

go mike you are like tazio nuvolari!!!!

@theriderdtm8650 2 жыл бұрын

Mantap ❗✌🏻

@mmracer3987 Жыл бұрын

Gut gefahren Respekt

@MikeSpikeEdwards Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, mir einen guten Kommentar zu hinterlassen.

@mmracer3987 Жыл бұрын

Nochmals tolles Video hätte gerne länger sein können auf jeden Fall gut gefahren die Zweitakter sind schwer zu fahren hatte selber mal eine RGV 250 Rotax