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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 5, 2024 12:47:53 GMT 1
Just wondering who's going and are you taking an LC with you?
So far it's me, Tim, Mark and Johnny.
Alex
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 5, 2024 17:46:53 GMT 1
Just wondering who's going and are you taking an LC with you? So far it's me, Tim, Mark and Johnny. Alex That's enough of us to get into trouble for sure!! |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 5, 2024 22:28:14 GMT 1
Well, yes lol. I do like your idea of riding the course with a break inbetween....nice coffee watching over loons belt past you.
Alex
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Post by veg on Jan 6, 2024 12:00:29 GMT 1
That’s what we do Alex often we end up being the loons. Loads of great viewing places. Great coffee shack in Ramsay square. There is so much more to the island than just the course as well.
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Post by oldbritguy on Jan 6, 2024 12:51:44 GMT 1
Planning on a trip to the Manx this year. Regular at the TT but will be first time at the classic.
Not sure about which bike I’m taking yet as I’ll be with my mucker on his old Indian so a slow run down.
Looking forward to it. 😎
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 6, 2024 14:41:51 GMT 1
The Manx GP is about a zillion times less mental & busy. Down side is the Mountain road is 2 way and Bushy's bar has gone on the seafront too, but still some good pubs to frequent.
The British on North Quay was a lively spot post races & there's the bar @ the grandstand where the riders will be. MD/JmcG etc wondering about if you want to chat to them & all seem pretty friendly.
I found solice and smoked fish at Moore's smokehouse that has sadly now closed & I'm on a mission to check out Devereau's in Douglas/Peel now instead - I do like a Manx kipper and especially good when you're up on the mountain marshalling all day. Some good eating to be had for sure.
My one word of warning would be Do Not Speed in the restricted zones as you will get done.. You can pretty much guarantee multiple speed cameras in your face & there are some places like the Ramsey Hairpin/Kirk Michael/Ballaugh/Union Mills to Appledene where the cops are. On the mountain is open after the Goosneck still and if you want to nudge the 50 limits best do that carefully too as there are more of them nowadays. Cronk y Voddy was a flamin 50 last year - it used to be 150mph... There's a Vodka distillery there now just FYI!!
Watching the races also gets more restricted which is why I marshal.. Places like the Helicopter Field just before Glen Helen sees riders go through around 150mph 2ft from you - mental!
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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 6, 2024 22:25:33 GMT 1
I always thought all the roads out of the towns were unrestricted? Thanks for the warning! Seems the IOM is becoming a bit Germanic...some autobahns are fast as you want, others have variable speed limits.
Alex
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Post by veg on Jan 7, 2024 0:03:42 GMT 1
You’ll be fine. We know where most are, the mountain is unrestricted and if you know the roads you know where they can put a van and where they can’t. There also some great roads not on the course if you know where to go.
There are some great little sea food places in Peel, laxey is always good for a cream tea.
Our local is the ‘woody’ normally get Rutter and a few others drinking there.
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Post by peddrotzr on Jan 8, 2024 21:07:42 GMT 1
lcmarky I always got Kippers for my Dad from Devereau's Douglas the selection of Sea food is fabulous
Cronk y Voddy Vodka was one of out team sponsors in 2019 2022 " Hoolies" Manx White Rum was one of our Team Sponsors ( one of the original guys at Cronk y Vodka) I had to go the the opening launch night, its a tough job.......  As Veg & Lcmarky mentioned above, loads more to the Island than just the TT course
I generally have to stick close to the Paddock so pubs ect are usually these evenings (if bikes behave) are The Talk of the Town good food & drinks, back of the Paddock, Nobles Park, Douglas :- The Queens, Sam Webs, Brendan O'Donnels and "Douglas Snooker Bar" open to public (very late bar) just down from St Ninians crossing
Dont forget the fabuouls Ice cream (You know it makes sence)! Loads more to this place than just the racing See you guys at TT and Manx GP Best regards Johnny C |
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 9, 2024 10:11:59 GMT 1
Last year there were more speed restrictions and more cameras in random places as well as the usual spots, so just bear this in mind that the local cops want to nick you!
Last week I ordered some Manx Kippers from Devereau's.
If it's not ice cream weather then it's pub weather for sure.
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Post by liffy16 on Jan 9, 2024 15:07:20 GMT 1
Would you love to go this year but those ferry prices 😥
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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 9, 2024 22:12:59 GMT 1
It's actually cheaper for me to fly from Heathrow and back than take the ferry. But I don't think BA would accept an LC as hand luggage. However I have a plan A and a plan B and hopefully a C. One means my bike gets there on a trailer and I fly. One doesn't.
Alex
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 10, 2024 13:21:28 GMT 1
 Look what just arrived!!! |
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Post by Robbieben on Jan 10, 2024 15:04:18 GMT 1
Result, I order Kippers direct from them, excellent.
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 10, 2024 15:57:19 GMT 1
..& just as I was signing for the Kippers I had a metal delivery so I can get on with some new parts and make my Bantam engine stand!
Quite the few minutes activity..
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 10, 2024 15:59:30 GMT 1
Would you love to go this year but those ferry prices 😥 There's a swanky new boat too, but no choice other than taking your own RIB or flying. |
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Post by liffy16 on Jan 11, 2024 9:50:29 GMT 1
Would you love to go this year but those ferry prices 😥 There's a swanky new boat too, but no choice other than taking your own RIB or flying. Will do Ireland again Liverpool/Belfast crossing with cabin for cookstown and armoy hopefully 👍😁 |
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Post by veg on Jan 20, 2024 13:56:09 GMT 1
Ferry booked 18th to the 26th woohoo.
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Post by lcmarky on Jan 22, 2024 9:46:17 GMT 1
Ferry booked 18th to the 26th woohoo. Reminds me that I need to move my TT fortnight booking. |
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Post by lcmarky on Feb 13, 2024 15:28:44 GMT 1
Just amended & paid for my 2024 ferry:
Liverpool > Isle of ManOUTWARD
MANANNAN
18 Aug 2024 DEP: 11:15 AM ARR: 14:00 PM
Check-in closes 18-Aug-2024 10:30AM
1 x Adult
Motorcycle
Isle of Man > LiverpoolRETURN
MANANNAN
26 Aug 2024 DEP: 16:00 PM ARR: 18:45 PM
Check-in closes 26-Aug-2024 15:15PM
1 x Adult
Motorcycle
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