BBC's Ride or Die explores the most dangerous of races – but what is the true cost of living on the edge?

BBC's Ride or Die explores the most dangerous of races – but what is the true cost of living on the edge?

This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. One weekend every May, a hundred or so bikers from around the world converge at the Portstewart start line for the North West 200, the biggest road racing event in Northern Ireland. A couple of weeks earlier, another annual event takes place 80 miles south in County Monaghan: a memorial ceremony where the biking community gathers to remember those of their fraternity lost to crashes. It is a t…

Focus on the North West 200 The documentary accompanies the three protagonists on their way to the North West 200, one of the most important road races in the international racing calendar. Although it is often in the shadow of the more famous Isle of Man TT, it is regarded as equally prestigious – and dangerous in the road racing scene. On the narrow streets of Northern Ireland, drivers reach speeds of over 320 km/h (about 200 mph), often only …

New BBC Documentary ‘Ride or Die’ Goes Behind the Visor of Road Racing

'Ride or Die' is a new documentary following three of the most prominent road racers running up to the 2024 North West 200.