article_snippet: Where else could the population swell for a fortnight every June in celebration of a controversial motorbike festival that pits Man against machine over a course run on almost 38 miles of public roads?
article_snippet: Racing glory: Every summer the island hosts the world-famous TT races, with motorbikes reaching 200mph .
article_snippet: The TT (Tourist Trophy) races have been in existence since 1907, with recent competitors recording top speeds of 200mph.
article_snippet: But while most islanders are proud of the long tradition of racing greats who have tamed the course, the event is not without the event critics.
article_snippet: Like many others, I find it hard to reconcile the number of fatalities that have occurred with the racing glory, but I can't fail to admire how brave the riders must be.
highlights_snippet: Famous TT races bring vast crowds to Isle of Man every June .