Isle of Man TT: Sensation seeking or a site of authentic living? Dr Richard Sille (Pt1) - Meaningful Sport Series

"Risk sports" are often conceived as a site for thrill-seeking and experiencing momentary highs, but is this a full picture of the meaning of these activities in people's lives? In this podcast, we focus on understanding the inside world of "risk sports" with the focus on what is often viewed as the most dangerous sporting event in the world: the Isle of Man TT. Unsatisfied with the media portrayals of the TT riders as "adrenaline junkies", Dr Richard Sille has conducted in-depth interviews with these riders to get a more nuanced picture of their lives and what led them to compete in this event. The conversation draws on the research article Experiences leading elite motorcycle road racers to participate at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT): an existential perspective. Dr Richard Sille holds a professional doctorate from Liverpool John Moores University. Currently, he works as a Sport & Performance Psychologist at the Isle of Man Sport and as a sessional lecturer at the University College Isle of Man. You can follow Rich on Twitter @RichSille and find out more about his work on his homepage.