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We thought we should give you a bit of background on your NW200 bloggers, so myself andÌýAdrian answered the same ten questions about the big event and our own biking careers. How would you sum up the NW200? Who was your motorbiking hero? And which local rider do you think stands the best chance of getting on the podium this year?

Watch the video of me answering Adrian Coates' questions...

I've answered them all a bit more concisely below. See if you agree with me and post your comments.
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How would sum up the NW200 in one word?
Superb.
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Who was your biking hero when you were growing up?
Freddie Spencer on the track, Joey Dunlop on the roads.
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Which bike currently at the NW200 would you like to ride in a one-off race now?
The NW200ÌýDucati.
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Worst moment on a bike?
Falling off my 250cc in '92 at the NW200. I had won five races and fell going for the sixth.
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Best moment on a bike?
Those five wins in a day at the NW200 in 1992.
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Favourite bike of all time - on or off the track?
A factory RC45 Honda hand-built to my exact specifications for the TT in '98. Sadly I never got to ride it as I broke my back that year.
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If you could choose to have any job (other than riding... eh, ...bikes) what would you do?
TV commentator.
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What has been the biggest innovation in bike racing in the last ten years?
You can now buy a bike straight out of a shop and more or less go superbike racing. The difference between superbikes and super stock bikes is very small these days.
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Which local rider has the best chance of a podium this year at the NW200?
Ryan Farquhar.
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Favourite part of the NW200 circuit and why?
The Coast Road.

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