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Stephen Watson tells the story of Northern Ireland's love affair with motorcycle racing.

Stephen Watson tells the story of Northern Ireland's love affair with motorcycle racing on roads and short circuits and of the heroes who emerged to capture our 

hearts.

Charge of the Bike Brigade: The Fans Story

07/11/2005

The Fans Story

BBC One - Charge of the Bike Brigade, The Fans Story

A selection of motorcycle race footage, filmed by fans in the 1970s and 1980s.

In the 1970s and 1980s, the number of amateur film-makers rose sharply.  Suddenly the motorcycle racing scene in Northern Ireland was awash with fans recording the exploits of their heroes. 

As technology became more accessible to the man on the street, the number of amateur film and videographers rose sharply.  In the 1970s and 1980s many used their new equipment to record their favourite sporting events.  Suddenly the motorcycle racing scene in Northern Ireland was awash with fans pointing cameras to record the exploits of their heroes.  A selection of fans’ films has been compiled to pay tribute to the men behind those cameras.

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