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  1. Isle of Man 
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    Just read all about the Isle of Man in the latest RiDE magazine...I really really wanna go there now :P not necessarily on a TT week, but when the roads are clear so I can give it a go riding at my own pace without people there for me to get in the way of!

    Has anyone been? I'm sure BB will have..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dabz
    Just read all about the Isle of Man in the latest RiDE magazine...I really really wanna go there now :P not necessarily on a TT week, but when the roads are clear so I can give it a go riding at my own pace without people there for me to get in the way of!

    Has anyone been? I'm sure BB will have..
    Ever tried a track day Dabz, no stone walls, lamp posts, hedges, wildlife or oncoming traffic to get in your way ;D ;D ;D ;D
     
     

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    hehe but on a track day there are people watching
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    been many times for the tt the most amazing biking experience there is
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dabz
    hehe but on a track day there are people watching
    Dark Visor.... that should work 8-) 8-) :-[
     
     

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    I certainly have been there once or twice Dabz! I’ve never been to the TT but have been to the Manx GP quite few times. An amazing experience to be so close to the racers - especially if you are marshalling at a remote from the public spot! – scary stuff.

    It is incredible being up on the mountain when the roads are closed – before racing starts it is so quiet and you can see for miles - or not when the famous 'mist on the mountain' closes in. When the racing is underway you can hear and see them coming for miles if you are in the right place, the whole sound and feel of it is amazing, to be that close. It is also strange riding on roads empty of traffic as you rush - late again - to your marshalling post knowing the roads are closing behind you! Conversely it is lovely getting off the beaten track to some scenic spots and just relaxing and admiring the view.

    I can highly recommend the island, both during and out of race weeks. The IOM is special, full of contrasts and the people are brilliant, so friendly and helpful in my experience.

    And OF, people die on track days too.

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    Never said any different. I said before goes with the territory, as with all dangerous sports less obstacles on the track d 8-)
     
     

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    Yes and all booked for next year mate

    Its the dogs b.........'s great fun just like BB says a lovely place

    some photos from last year

    On the ferry at 4.30 am


    Peel


    Somewere on the island


    Just down from the greg


    The old blade


    Somewere else


     
     

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    A different shot of Peel beach - in between races! Great fun BB
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    I REALLY wanna go now :P maybe we should organise a WB weekend!
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