1974: the battle between the Armoy Armada and the Dromara Destroyers and their star riders Joey Dunlop (Armoy) and Ray McCullough (Dromara) comes to a peak. Show more
The story continues into 1975, with Joey Dunlop's crash at the Ulster Grand Prix; and the Embassy Final where the rivallry between the Armoy Amada and Dromara Destroyers results in nail-biting finish. Show more
The story continutes into 1976 with the racing season at Kirkistown and Frank Kennedy's second place in NW200. However 1976 to 1979 saw the tragic deaths of several riders including Tom Herron. Show more
30 minutes
In the final episode, the story highlights activities in 1980: the NW200, the Temple 100, Kirkistown and shows how much motorcycle racing has changed in a single decade. Show more
Charge of the Bike Brigade
The Fans Story
40 minutes
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. Show more