Why More Bikes On HD Channels

Rupert X
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12/26/2009 2:44pm Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 5:00am

Those in other countries might not get this, but my cable TV provider supplies me

with a couple hundred channels, about twenty or so being designated "HD"

(high definition) channels. There is, without a doubt, far more motorcycling

programs provided on these few HD channels - than there is on all the other

channels - combined. What's the significance of this high rate of motorcycling

( mostly motorcycle racing) related programming on HD channels ? I'm not sure,

that's why I'm inquiring rhetorically. My guess is - that the spectacular nature of

motorcycling, along with it's brilliant color, translates very well to the magic of

high-definition presentation - thus when the programmers have to fill slots, even

though motorcycle programs don't draw high-ratings - perhaps they assume that

the lavish display of motorcycle-related features in colloboration with

the brilliant clarity that HD provides - will draw in a curious audience to their

channels. There are a couple HD channels that seem to be offering European

Speedway and a continual offering of ISLE OF MAN coverage, both heavily rotated

with commercials prominently crying the excitement of these programs.

I am well aware, after watching some SX last year in HD, that once you have the

privilege of viewing a motorcycle race in HD - it's REAL hard to return to

watching a race on "normal" TV - just as when you first had the pleasure of viewing a

program in color - vice black and white ( for you old-timers)....

If anyone has insight or additional comments regarding this topic, please chip in....

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12/26/2009 3:16pm
The bikes sure do look awesome in HD. The gleam of the Factory MX bikes under the lights, the sweet looking sportbikes and chrome on the Hogs!! I love it! Normal TV just doesn't cut it anymore.
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12/26/2009 3:37pm Edited Date/Time 12/26/2009 3:38pm
With HD I have a better chance to see the bike numbers.
I know, I know, somebody of my extensive motocross/supercross knowledge should know each rider just by the tire pressure they run!
Well, tough lickins, I am old and can't see the races as well with regular tvTongue
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12/26/2009 3:55pm
It'll take me a while to figure out who's who. With all the team changes and new numbers.
Rupert X
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12/26/2009 4:26pm

I failed to mention - that the "MAV-HD" Channel, at least since I've been paying

attention - has been providing more motorcycle-related programming than

any I've ever seen, ever.

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12/26/2009 5:04pm
The other reason may be that the people who are drawn to motorcyling also tend to be up to date technologically speaking and are more likely to pick an HD channel to watch instead of regular TV. Case in point, my wife, she could care less if the program she is watching is in HD. She does prefer the HD if she is watching SX but it isn't a requirement as it is for me.

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