Paint The Kerbs on the TT Course!

[Foz]

An important aspect of safety on the course has become very neglected in recent years. The painting of kerbs seems to have almost vanished from the list of priorities of the otherwise very safety conscious organisers.

Faintly marked kerbs on very fast or tricky sections of the course are almost impossible for the rider to detect, particularly in fading evening light or when dappled leaf shadows camouflage them.

It is a simple solution and will prevent calamities. Put the pressure on now and make sure that they PAINT THE KERBS.


Have a look at state of the kerb nearest to camera here, for example. The camouflaging effect of the dappled sun can also be seen clearly. Imagine trying to spot the kerb here at 150mph+!

[Riders]

Dont think they have the money to re paint the Kerbs.Skint

[Foz]

Important Announcement from the Organisers

In response to the serious concerns expressed on http://www.iomtt.com and on other forums, we have this morning agreed a major sponsorship deal with Massey Ferguson UK & Ireland. We have accepted the offer by Massey Ferguson to decorate all the kerbs on the TT Course, in advance of TT2012, using the classic Ferguson engineering black and white livery.

It is anticipated that this will eliminate any further confusion.

[Foz]

http://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-ne ... on-monday/

Work will commence on Monday to repaint 'Black and White' kerbs at various locations around both the TT and Southern 100 Courses.

For the works to be carried out safely motorists are urged to go no faster than 50mph on the approaches to the work areas, with 30mph speed limits where the work is actually taking place.

The locations of the speed limits will change on a daily basis as the work progresses.

[bigpil]

are you taking the massey or are the kerbs really being painted.. if they are looking for help to painting kerbs , we are good at in northern ireland.. , but i am , i can get time off b4 tt. ????

[Foz]

More from the DOI:

"The Department is aware of comments and criticism about the need to repaint kerbs around the courses. Whilst it is the case that the Department is currently responsible for doing this work, it is carried out in accordance with a Schedule provided by the race organisers. This Schedule indicates the areas where edge lines and kerb painting assists competitors in safely negotiating the course. In the past kerbs have been painted in accordance with tradition rather than to address specific safety needs. In the interests of minimising risk, the locations of painted kerbs and road edge markings have been fully reviewed by the ACU and painting is now only carried out in the locations specifically identified in their schedule."

Nonsense! Painting of kerbs in accordance with tradition is a Northern Ireland art-form.

This is more about saving paint and saving face, although the finger is now pointing directly at the ACU.

[Riders]

More from the DOI:

"The Department is aware of comments and criticism about the need to repaint kerbs around the courses. Whilst it is the case that the Department is currently responsible for doing this work, it is carried out in accordance with a Schedule provided by the race organisers. This Schedule indicates the areas where edge lines and kerb painting assists competitors in safely negotiating the course. In the past kerbs have been painted in accordance with tradition rather than to address specific safety needs. In the interests of minimising risk, the locations of painted kerbs and road edge markings have been fully reviewed by the ACU and painting is now only carried out in the locations specifically identified in their schedule."

Nonsense! Painting of kerbs in accordance with tradition is a Northern Ireland art-form.

This is more about saving paint and saving face, although the finger is now pointing directly at the ACU.

Or this decision was made by a person that has never rode a bike in his life nevermind race one.

[Foz]

It's that time again. Let the racers see the kerbs.

[lew600fazer]

Dont think they have the money to re paint the Kerbs.Skint

The rip off prices that the steam packet company charge to get to the I.O.M they could dig deep and buy the odd bucket of paint