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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
It's that time again to start a thread for TT2024 now Manx GP is over.
Post your TT 2024 stuff here folks.
We wonder what price the Steam Racket are going to make up this time round. Oh yea and the new ferry MANXMAN is amazing, we sailed on her to Manx GP last week.
We have booked the ferry and paid our £80 deposit for TT 2024.
It cost us over £400 for us two and 1 bike for this years 2023 TT so lets see what the invoice says when it arrives at the end of the year   |
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They charge whatever they want lol |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Steam racket ??"
Yes Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry company, commonly known as Steam Racket |
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We've just got race week. Ani's first time. I went couple of years ago. |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
For those booked to sail from Heysham you will be sailing on the Manxman. We sailed on her to Manx last week. It's an awesome ship, it was like walking into a 5 star establishment. They have been having a few teething problems as she only came into service 2 weeks ago but think it is going to serve the Island well. Take no notice to all the negative, winging people slating the vessel as some are very narrow minded. We were blown away and think it is a good beginning to any one's visit to Isle of Man. Well only just under 9 months to wait for TT 2024 |
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over a year ago
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I’m all booked to go. Staying in Douglas rugby club ground for 10 nights in a tent…….let’s hope the weather is as good as this years!! |
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"For those booked to sail from Heysham you will be sailing on the Manxman. We sailed on her to Manx last week. It's an awesome ship, it was like walking into a 5 star establishment. They have been having a few teething problems as she only came into service 2 weeks ago but think it is going to serve the Island well. Take no notice to all the negative, winging people slating the vessel as some are very narrow minded. We were blown away and think it is a good beginning to any one's visit to Isle of Man. Well only just under 9 months to wait for TT 2024 "
You need a job at Visit Isle off Man.. and maybe just move here. |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"I’m all booked to go. Staying in Douglas rugby club ground for 10 nights in a tent…….let’s hope the weather is as good as this years!!"
We used to camp at rugby club many years ago, great place to camp. Well what can we say about this years weather except incredible. Let's hope we do get same 2024 |
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Where all booked for practice week , Any other couples going ? Drop is a PM  |
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By *ark1050Man
over a year ago
moy Co Tyrone |
Booked for TT 24 let’s hope weather is as good as it was this year |
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Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over"
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same. |
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Yeah I was working over at the tt in 2018 which was the same…. When the weathers right, there’s no better place in the world |
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"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same. "
Did you actually see some racing lol |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol"
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing  |
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By *iker34Man
over a year ago
east lothian |
Hopefully going with my partner as we missed this years |
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"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing "
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol"
Firstly we'll correct our misspelling #hoping# not hopping 
We've been going every year for over 20 years so it's more about catching up with friends these days. So the silly question?? Swing in Isle of Man, absolutely no chance with Manx people. We've been messed around so many times by folk who live on the rock. Admittedly there are some over there who are genuine or don't mess people around but they hide well under the rock |
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Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers "
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here |
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"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here "
Thank you for replying  I think we are planning on just using van/campervan. We take it you'd have to book a campervan in to the sites ? |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Has anyone any advice for a first timer coming from ireland about going to tt ? Cheers
Only advice we can give is book early as we have already done. Depending on what accommodation you are after get your camp site sorted, Hotels will most probably be booked up. Look at the government list for home stay, this is a great way to get digs at a good price and all are vetted by authorities. Anything you need to know just post and we are sure you will get the answers here
Thank you for replying I think we are planning on just using van/campervan. We take it you'd have to book a campervan in to the sites ? "
We have mates who go in campers, they just dot about the island, book onto a site when they need to shower. Use ferry terminal for toilets. Suppose you need a bit more knowledge if doing that, maybe someone can give you advice on that. Glenloch is a good site for campers if you want a base but you are locked in when roads are closed for racing so planning in and out is essential  |
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All booked for race week pm if any one wants to meet up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'll be going over on my bike sand staying in Douglas I marshall over there too |
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Booked up for race week. Cant wait |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Booked up for race week. Cant wait"
It will be here before we know it |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Booked up for race week. Cant wait
It will be here before we know it "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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All booked up going on the 30th come back the 4th staying at douglas rugby club will be my first time there and cant wait |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"All booked up going on the 30th come back the 4th staying at douglas rugby club will be my first time there and cant wait "
We sail 30th @ 11am on Mannannin. Come back the Sunday after Senior day |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Half 8 for me from haysham |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Half 8 for me from haysham "
That'll be their brand new ship, Manxman. It's huge and luxurious, we were on it going out to Manx GP August |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Are nice just cant wait to get there now like get nice and close to the racing smell of rubber and burnt fuel cant wait. Maybe a little fun when am there but not holding my breath for that hahah |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
7 months to go and counting |
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Im on the manxman on the 30th. Got a homestay about 5 minutes from douglas |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Im on the manxman on the 30th. Got a homestay about 5 minutes from douglas"
Same day as us but a different boat |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
Market Harborough / Kettering |
I went in 2022 but didn't get time to go last year. Hopefully get there in 2024 |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
Only 7 months before it all gets underway |
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"Im on the manxman on the 30th. Got a homestay about 5 minutes from douglas
Same day as us but a different boat "
May see you there. |
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I’m booked my mate, foot passengers and a bit of camping. This year was brilliant, fingers crossed we get repeat in 24. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Only 7 months before it all gets underway "
And cant chuffin wait, counting down the days |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
"Only 7 months before it all gets underway
And cant chuffin wait, counting down the days"
Get Christmas and Easter over and we'll be nearly there |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Only 7 months before it all gets underway
And cant chuffin wait, counting down the days
Get Christmas and Easter over and we'll be nearly there "
200 days today until I go over and counting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Highly recommend home stay went last minute this year and had an absolutely amazing host |
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By * and B OP Couple
over a year ago
Durham |
The balance to pay for ferry is imminent, stand by your beds everyone or should I say make sure you are sitting down |
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By * and B OP Couple 51 weeks ago
Durham |
There we go, balance has come through. After our £80 deposit they want another £390. Thats for both of us and 1 bike. Nearly £500 now for the ferry. Where will these crazy prices stop. We do know Manx tailed off this year with less visitors , more to do with the new race schedule. TT now has a new schedule too, so lets see with the crazy ferry prices and schedule if things will start to go backwards with the amount of visitors to TT |
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By *ark1050Man 51 weeks ago
moy Co Tyrone |
Hi yea got my invoice today also it’s now up till £342 for me and bike god luv any one trying to take a family |
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Yeah it's 140 quid extra for me taking the Mrs on the back. Her first time though so we'll worth it. |
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Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ?? |
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By * and B OP Couple 50 weeks ago
Durham |
"Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ??"
The worst deal there is WORK.... |
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"Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ??
The worst deal there is WORK.... "
I can think of worse jobs ?? |
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By * and B OP Couple 50 weeks ago
Durham |
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By * and B OP Couple 50 weeks ago
Durham |
"Holy **** these are crazy prices which I’m sure will only get worse..
Luckily I go every year with work and a company credit card ??
The worst deal there is WORK....
I can think of worse jobs ??"
Not while TT is on, we'd be gutted if we had to work. Saying that if folk didn't work hard, marshals and all there wouldn't be a TT so we do take our hats off to all who work hard for our enjoyment |
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By * and B OP Couple 50 weeks ago
Durham |
WOW. It was the Santa run in Isle of Man today and they have raised over £80,000 for a local charity. Hats off to them all |
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Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem? |
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By * and B OP Couple 49 weeks ago
Durham |
"Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem?"
Booked ferries have to be fully paid by end of Feb. People who don't pay their balance by then lose it. All then go back up on sale, I think the first Monday in March at 8.30am. Check with Steam packet on exact date as it could be the following Monday. Hope that helps |
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We are as well. Rugby club again  |
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Yeah was there a couple years ago. Very good campsite. First time for Ani this year. |
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Woohoo…. Hotel and flights confirmed and booked |
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Judging by the isle of man we. Page on FB the ferries seem to be having more than their fare share of bad luck on the sailings ,with cancellations etc,plus the crews seem to have fallen out with steam packet about firing and then hiring ,remember P+O doing that hopefully I will get to the manx GP this year as I'm sure the TT is all booked up now |
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Judging by the isle of man we. Page on FB the ferries seem to be having more than their fare share of bad luck on the sailings ,with cancellations etc,plus the crews seem to have fallen out with steam packet about firing and then hiring ,remember P+O doing that hopefully I will get to the manx GP this year as I'm sure the TT is all booked up now |
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By *ason.Man 45 weeks ago
west yorkshire |
Thank you for the heads up |
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By *ason.Man 45 weeks ago
west yorkshire |
"Considering going, hopefully for a day trip during the 2nd week.
The current ferry times from Liverpool aren’t looking very good and it will probably be cheaper to fly to Alicante than Isle of Man from Liverpool.
Are they likely to add more crossing from Liverpool closer to the time or shall I start looking for some where to stay and car parking at Hayshem?
Booked ferries have to be fully paid by end of Feb. People who don't pay their balance by then lose it. All then go back up on sale, I think the first Monday in March at 8.30am. Check with Steam packet on exact date as it could be the following Monday. Hope that helps "
Thank you for the heads up |
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By * and B OP Couple 44 weeks ago
Durham |
4 n half months to go and we'll be there. Getting closer |
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"4 n half months to go and we'll be there. Getting closer "
Woohoo can’t wait |
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By * and B OP Couple 43 weeks ago
Durham |
Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....  |
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"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet.... "
At least it’s a new boat ?? |
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By * and B OP Couple 43 weeks ago
Durham |
"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ?? "
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing |
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We’re on Manannan again, I managed to get in the lounge for free last time though, a steward took pity on me having nowhere to sit |
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By * and B OP Couple 43 weeks ago
Durham |
"We’re on Manannan again, I managed to get in the lounge for free last time though, a steward took pity on me having nowhere to sit "
We're on Mannannin for TT there and back. Manxman for Manx in August there and back |
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"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing "
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience |
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By * and B OP Couple 43 weeks ago
Durham |
"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience "
It certainly is. Even people saying they are upgraded to lounge makes me shudder, we are Plebs and that's where we'll be, in the Plebs section where the best experiences are to be had. Plus you can't get your bike on an air plane |
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"Gathering our pennies together to pay our balance to Dick Turpin the highwayman.... Oh sorry we mean the Steam Racket Packet....
At least it’s a new boat ??
And a really nice ship it is. We were on it for Manx last year, it's amazing
I’ve not used it yet. Flying over this year. Nice and easy. Although I do think the ferry is part of the experience
It certainly is. Even people saying they are upgraded to lounge makes me shudder, we are Plebs and that's where we'll be, in the Plebs section where the best experiences are to be had. Plus you can't get your bike on an air plane "
The pleb section ?? |
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I tried flying there once, never again, the closest I got was flying over the island as the plane couldn’t land due to the fog, the Cloak of Manannan struck there! |
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"I tried flying there once, never again, the closest I got was flying over the island as the plane couldn’t land due to the fog, the Cloak of Manannan struck there! "
Not to mention they use the smallest planes lol
It’s awesome now seeing all the teams and riders releasing photos and updates about their plans… getting excited |
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By * and B OP Couple 43 weeks ago
Durham |
Well the Steam Racket has lightened our Bank Account today...... Balance paid |
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"Well the Steam Racket has lightened our Bank Account today...... Balance paid"
I'm on as a foot passenger.. as Mr had already booked lol |
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Don't try and race the locals. |
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By * and B OP Couple 41 weeks ago
Durham |
"Don't try and race the locals. "
Locals were no problem back in my day, it was the TT competitors incognito over the mountain when roads were open, boy did they nearly blow you off, no pun intended. These days with all the cones up on the mountain it just isn't the same |
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113 days till supersport race 1 ?? |
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By *ml604Man 41 weeks ago
belfast |
Any of you guys coming over to any of the irish races? |
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By *amedgMan 41 weeks ago
Enniskillen |
Irish road racing is light this year again |
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By (user no longer on site) 40 weeks ago
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Check YouTube out tmoz (14th feb) between the hedges 2 is starting again |
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"I tried flying there once, never again, the closest I got was flying over the island as the plane couldn’t land due to the fog, the Cloak of Manannan struck there!
Not to mention they use the smallest planes lol
It’s awesome now seeing all the teams and riders releasing photos and updates about their plans… getting excited "
Easyjet have been flying the route now for a while.
FlyBe and now Logan Air use smaller aircraft but the smallest used to be Manx2 from Blackpool. They were really small. |
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By * and B OP Couple 40 weeks ago
Durham |
"Check YouTube out tmoz (14th feb) between the hedges 2 is starting again"
Thanks for the heads up |
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Unfortunately I can’t make the TT this year but if anyone fancies a ride out on the south coast anytime let me know, would to good to meet some bikers with other shared interests! ?? |
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Less then 100days to go now people |
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Yeah 13 weeks sounds better lol
Just seen no FHO at NW200…. No suprise after last year I suppose |
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Are you guys both marshalling? |
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By * and B OP Couple 39 weeks ago
Durham |
Nearly that time to get the bikes back out of the stable and get some ride outs under our belt in readiness for the crazy time we call TT. The whole Island will come alive with motorbikes wizzing round the island 24 hours a day. No better place to be if you are a biker, don't even have to go for the racing as the atmosphere is electric. Be warned though as it is very addictive |
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"Are you guys both marshalling? "
Erm officially no.. just Mr.. but I will take my overalls in case |
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By (user no longer on site) 38 weeks ago
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"Are you guys both marshalling?
Erm officially no.. just Mr.. but I will take my overalls in case "
Fair play to you guys, dont think ppl understand how important you guys are and the fact it's all voluntry etc |
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By (user no longer on site) 38 weeks ago
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No Marshall's or not enough = no racing |
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"Are you guys both marshalling?
Erm officially no.. just Mr.. but I will take my overalls in case
Fair play to you guys, dont think ppl understand how important you guys are and the fact it's all voluntry etc"
I have had time out due to a knee injury and apart from mallory I mostly marshal car events. But in case of extra help needed I will take my gear
But never been to the TT so very excited to go... Mr has been many many times x |
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Anyone else watching the new between the hedges TT series on YouTube?
If not, I highly recommend it |
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"Yeah 13 weeks sounds better lol
Just seen no FHO at NW200…. No suprise after last year I suppose "
What’s FHO? |
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By * and B OP Couple 37 weeks ago
Durham |
"Yeah 13 weeks sounds better lol
Just seen no FHO at NW200…. No suprise after last year I suppose
What’s FHO?"
FHO is a first class race team |
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"Yeah 13 weeks sounds better lol
Just seen no FHO at NW200…. No suprise after last year I suppose
What’s FHO?
FHO is a first class race team "
Ah ok - yeah; that’s disappointing. Thanks |
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Anyone else on the phone early to Steam Racket today? |
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I may pop over for the pre-TT. Tight course and a mass start, wonderful.
Not sure whether to go as a foot passenger or drive. |
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All booked looking forward to another cracking year of racing & some fun |
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Just booked ferry for me & motorbike sunday 26th - Thursday 30th £141.50 compared to £400+ last year worth leaving it late |
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I know, having gone over the last few years for both practice & race week, this year im restricted on times i can go, so this is better than nothing
Plus anyone travelling for the first time this would give them a taster for little money hence why i posted |
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Ferry and campsite booked. Now to make some like minded friends to have some fun with. |
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By * and B OP Couple 32 weeks ago
Durham |
Excitement is building. It will be 7 weeks this Thursday till we sail out at 10am on the Manannan to the Rock |
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"Excitement is building. It will be 7 weeks this Thursday till we sail out at 10am on the Manannan to the Rock "
Needs to hurry up now lol anyone else watching tt content on YouTube in anticipation lol |
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By (user no longer on site) 32 weeks ago
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Anyone going for the Manx end of august? |
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"Excitement is building. It will be 7 weeks this Thursday till we sail out at 10am on the Manannan to the Rock "
we are coming across on the 2nd x |
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By (user no longer on site) 32 weeks ago
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We are going across on the first and have a motorhome in the paddock.
I've been quite a few times before but it will be her first time |
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Campsite here at the moment are pretty bloody wet, as the weather has been awful on the island over the last couple of months, fingers crossed that they dry out for all the people camping, enjoy |
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By (user no longer on site) 32 weeks ago
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Can’t wait!! Just finished between the hedges season two!
Definitely should sort a fab social at the fan park one evening!!
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"We are going across on the first and have a motorhome in the paddock.
I've been quite a few times before but it will be her first time "
its my first time too.. where as Mr has been lots xx |
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By * and B OP Couple 32 weeks ago
Durham |
"Can’t wait!! Just finished between the hedges season two!
Definitely should sort a fab social at the fan park one evening!!
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The social thing has been tried in the past and never works. Always a few saying they'd attend with no one turning up. Too much work and planning to be let down by so many |
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Better to embrace the event and the island. You’ll be consumed by the atmosphere and forget about fab lol |
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By * and B OP Couple 32 weeks ago
Durham |
"Better to embrace the event and the island. You’ll be consumed by the atmosphere and forget about fab lol "
Agree to an extent but we have made a great friend from fab who lives there, so much so that is where we now stay when we go over. There is 1 or 2 who meet on the Island but we do mean just 1 or 2, too many won't meet up with people or just don't turn up. Worse than it is over here |
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Id be up for a drink and a meet up. I arrive the 31st until the 8th. Cant wait now. Less than 7 weeks to go
What bikes we got? Iv an s1000rr |
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By * DareCouple 31 weeks ago
Donegal and Galway generally |
Hi all
We are going over Race week - the Thursday to Sunday. Happy to meet for social drinks one of the nights |
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By *ark1050Man 31 weeks ago
moy Co Tyrone |
Hi all heading over on Friday the 1st till Wednesday the 5th if any one Wud like to meet for a social and a laugh and see how it goes if anyone is interested sure get intouch thx |
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Headn over 1st till 8th june.. Cnt wait and hopefully have some naughty fun too... |
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Getting the ferry isn't a problem ,it's finding accomodation ,how much
Might look again for the grand Prix see if the prices drop a bit |
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By * and B OP Couple 30 weeks ago
Durham |
"Getting the ferry isn't a problem ,it's finding accomodation ,how much
Might look again for the grand Prix see if the prices drop a bit "
If you want to go to the best motorcycle festival/racing in the world we all have to have deep pockets. Manx GP is still good for all different reasons but still not cheap. We go to both every year |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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Soon be there guys and girls |
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Sorry. Was going to say... we really need to get a wriggle on with getting sorted to go x |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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4 1/2 weeks to go!! |
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Is there a “lifestyle” friendly area to head for at the TT at all!? Seems a fair few of us going, plus biker girls are notoriously hot and confident anyway!! haha
Would be great to know, as a TT virgin here! Not many virginities left but this was a cherry i had to pop lol |
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Trying to find accommodation for 1x single bloke race week. Unfortunately not that easy. |
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"Is there a “lifestyle” friendly area to head for at the TT at all!? Seems a fair few of us going, plus biker girls are notoriously hot and confident anyway!! haha
Would be great to know, as a TT virgin here! Not many virginities left but this was a cherry i had to pop lol "
its my first time too.
Cali |
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We stayed there last year our first time at the tt we got lucky with the weather to great place lovley people that run it xx |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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Give Duke Travel a shout, They never fail to sort me out for last minute bookings!! |
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Not long now guys. Who else is there practice week? |
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By *ev90Man 29 weeks ago
Dublin |
Will be over from Thursday of practice well to following Friday.
9 days to have as much fun as possible and make some filthy new acquaintances
Drop me a dm to |
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"Not long now guys. Who else is there practice week?"
I arrive on the final Friday practise ready for the Superbike race on Saturday woohoo |
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Anyone staying at union mills. |
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"Not long now guys. Who else is there practice week?
I arrive on the final Friday practise ready for the Superbike race on Saturday woohoo"
It’s Supersport and sidecars on Saturday, Superbikes are on Sunday. |
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By * DareCouple 28 weeks ago
Donegal and Galway generally |
We arrive Thursday 6th and stay until Sunday. Would love a few drinks some evening with some fab TT folk |
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By * and B OP Couple 27 weeks ago
Durham |
Two weeks and we'll be packing the bike ready to sail to TT 30th |
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"Two weeks and we'll be packing the bike ready to sail to TT 30th "
we sail on the 2nd x |
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By * and B OP Couple 27 weeks ago
Durham |
Keep an eye on our status updates while we are on the rock. We'll be out and about on the bike everyday so you never know paths could cross with people |
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We arrive 29th, leave on 12th June. Amber's first time at the TT |
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Taking a mororhome over this year for a change. Looking for places to park up out the way |
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"Keep an eye on our status updates while we are on the rock. We'll be out and about on the bike everyday so you never know paths could cross with people "
Eyes will be peeled but with a vanilla mate so may have to see if I can get some “away” time and maybe we could all try and make a social!?? |
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Counting down the days now !..31st -10th for us |
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"We arrive 29th, leave on 12th June. Amber's first time at the TT "
Hope you both enjoy it |
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29th till the 3rd for me…. Can’t wait |
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By *rufflesCouple 27 weeks ago
manchester |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol
Firstly we'll correct our misspelling #hoping# not hopping
We've been going every year for over 20 years so it's more about catching up with friends these days. So the silly question?? Swing in Isle of Man, absolutely no chance with Manx people. We've been messed around so many times by folk who live on the rock. Admittedly there are some over there who are genuine or don't mess people around but they hide well under the rock "
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4th-6th for me. Can’t wait. Camping would love to meet up with some likeminded people. |
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"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol
Firstly we'll correct our misspelling #hoping# not hopping
We've been going every year for over 20 years so it's more about catching up with friends these days. So the silly question?? Swing in Isle of Man, absolutely no chance with Manx people. We've been messed around so many times by folk who live on the rock. Admittedly there are some over there who are genuine or don't mess people around but they hide well under the rock
Over the years we have made some long term / genuine friendships and enjoyed several meets with local people....maybe there is a reason there somewhere?? "
Agreed !..The scene on the island is very tight knit (understandable for discretion ) but if your lucky enough to be welcomed in the opportunities are endless 
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By * and B OP Couple 26 weeks ago
Durham |
"Missed tt’23 so can’t wait to get back over in ‘24. Be great to get some nights out arranged whilst over
Weather this year was perfect, very unusual to get 2 full weeks of it for perfect racing conditions. Hopping 2024 will be much the same.
Did you actually see some racing lol
We heard some. We did go up to the fan zone, getting better with this seeing some racing thing
What are you up to then if you’re not watching the racing?? Or is that a silly question lol
Firstly we'll correct our misspelling #hoping# not hopping
We've been going every year for over 20 years so it's more about catching up with friends these days. So the silly question?? Swing in Isle of Man, absolutely no chance with Manx people. We've been messed around so many times by folk who live on the rock. Admittedly there are some over there who are genuine or don't mess people around but they hide well under the rock
Over the years we have made some long term / genuine friendships and enjoyed several meets with local people....maybe there is a reason there somewhere??
Agreed !..The scene on the island is very tight knit (understandable for discretion ) but if your lucky enough to be welcomed in the opportunities are endless
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Totally agree, people are very limited who let you in. We have met a few couples who also say the scene a nightmare on the Island, also met one or two single men, one of who we are the bestest of friends with. Most folk in the scene on the rock have messed us about, just so much hard work so much so we spend very limited time these days looking while over. Saying all that it's not much better over here which is why the club scene works for us |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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Bet you are glad your not here at the moment its very heavy rain and windy but it will clear up before Monday |
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"Bet you are glad your not here at the moment its very heavy rain and windy but it will clear up before Monday "
we have just been looking for a new tent.. main thing it must have is the best waterproofing... everything else is negotiable
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By *asher11Man 26 weeks ago
market harborough |
"Bet you are glad your not here at the moment its very heavy rain and windy but it will clear up before Monday we have just been looking for a new tent.. main thing it must have is the best waterproofing... everything else is negotiable "
i'm sure i've got an old wendy house somewhere you can borrow its totally waterproof trust me |
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Anyone else on the 1145 ferry from Liverpool on Monday?
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"Bet you are glad your not here at the moment its very heavy rain and windy but it will clear up before Monday we have just been looking for a new tent.. main thing it must have is the best waterproofing... everything else is negotiable i'm sure i've got an old wendy house somewhere you can borrow its totally waterproof trust me "
We will pass thanks lol |
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