FULL THROTTLE

In May 2017, riders and fans gathered near Portstewart in Northern Ireland for the annual North West 200, one of the most dangerous and exciting races in the sport of motorcycling. On public roads, racing legends and talented pretenders alike competed simultaneously at speeds reaching more than 200mph. It is a race that has claimed 17 lives since it was founded in 1928 but, for the men who participate, it’s a thrill like no other

PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREG MOSS A Kawasaki competition bike from the family-owned Scottish team ShirlawsRacing sits inside the paddock, ready for the race ahead