Photo credit–Rachael Clegg on Vimeo

Rachael Clegg, the daughter of the TT racer Noel Clegg and granddaughter of Clubman’s TT racer, Tom Clegg, Rachael came by her passion naturally. She was raised on the milk of the TT, having “clock” watched from a very young age. The clocks are single hand mechanisms that are operated by boy scout volunteers. As each rider lap the course, the clocks mark their safe passage from station to station. Rachael knew what those clocks meant.

For those that need some historical background, for more than 100 years, the Isle of Man has surrendered 37 and 3 quarter miles of its public roads to the TT Races, which since May 28 1907, has unabashedly pushed the limits of racers to the very edge and Rachael Clegg is bringing her views to a similar edge.

Rachael received her Master’s degree in Art History, was in the curatorial program at Tate Liverpool and taught art for several years. She also is her own model and has been making “cheesecake” in the form of Milestones Isle of Man TT calendar following her early obsession with the female form. She is both true to her art and to calendar that pays visual homage to some of the most quirky events in TT history. The calendar shot by photographer Peter Greste, has brought Rachael’s vision to reality. Each shot is beautifully rendered and tied to one track story or another. Viewing her calendar is like following a historic journal of each corner or intersection of the TT race erotically charged.

She prides herself using authentic props from TT history provided by John McGuinness, Guy Martin, Ian Lougher, Rachael’s father, TT veteran Vin Duckett to name a few. She brings a few chuckles as she sheds light on some of the TT’s more hidden history.

I must say, I admire a woman who is so true to her art and whose end product is such a visual delight. Her 2013 calendar has been sold out, however her 2014 is still available here.

Milestones TT Calendar