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Dougie Lampkin Wheelies Isle of Man

Trials legend completes 37 mile TT course on one wheel

September 27, 2016

World renowned trials rider Dougie Lampkin successfully attempted to ride the entire 37-miles of the Isle of Man TT course, on just one wheel. Now, this wasn't some "we film it, if you touch your tire, we start over," sort of attempt. He basically had one shot.

Even with the immense look of concentration on his face, he somehow managed to make the task look easy.

I feel absolute massive relief, the build up to it, seven months of planning, everything that's gone on, like the nightmare with the weather yesterday and still strong winds today on top of the mountain – I was just hanging on really. It wasn't over until a couple of metres from the end but that last couple of metres was just amazing.

- Dougie Lampkin

Through harsh winds, the curves and hills of the course, and even daily traffic of the roads that remained open throughout the attempt, Dougie kept that wheel up. The feat was completed after 1 hour and 35 minutes, all of which was broadcast live on Red Bull TV.

You can follow along with the 12-time World Trials Champion on his Twitter or on his website DougieLampkin.co.uk