Hutchy ruled out of TT2011

Wed, 11 May 2011

Ian Hutchinson after winning the Senior Race last year

Record breaking TT winner Ian Hutchinson has been ruled out of this year's races.

Hutchy, the first competitor to win all five races at a single TT, is still recovering after breaking his leg at Silverstone in September last year.

A metal cage supporting his leg must remain in place for another couple of weeks.

Hutchinson is disappointed, but says he must listen to his surgeon and think of his long term fitness.

He'll still be on Island for a parade lap during TT