Isle of Man TT
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Isle of Man: Wryst unveils new TT watch for 2017
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The new Wryst Isle of Man TT watch from the Official Isle of Man TT Races timing partner is now available for pre-orders at wryst-timepieces.com Wryst has been the official timing partner of the Isle of Man TT Races since 2015 and has confirmed that the production of this new special edition TT watch is…
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Isle of Man: Steam Packet ferry company issues TT travel advice amidst raised security levels
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Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. is advising passengers to carry identification and check in early for sailings in response to enhanced security measures at UK ports. The UK terror threat level was yesterday raised to ‘critical’, the highest level, following the Manchester Arena attack on Monday. As a result, some police services are requiring…
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Lee Johnston leaves Jackson Racing on the eve of TT Practice Week
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It’s shock news on the virtual eve of this year’s Isle of Man TT event. Lee Johnston has parted company with his Jackson Racing Team. With practice starting in just three days the Preston-based team confirmed the split this morning (Wednesday). In a statement, Jackson Racing said: “Jackson Racing have parted company with Lee and…
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Saroléa confirms carbon electric racebike for this year’s Zero TT race
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If you’ve watched the TT Zero race, the single lap competitive outing for electric bikes held every year on The Isle of Man, then you’ll have heard of the Belgian outfit Saroléa. The firm has competed on The Island three times before in the Zero race and it’s now announced that it will be part of…
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Bookings to open for the 2018 Isle of Man TT ferry crossings!
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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has confirmed provisional bookings for sailings to the 2018 TT will open at 8.30am on Monday, 29th May. Provisional bookings, which are held with a deposit, can be made by visiting www.steam-packet.com or by calling 08722 992 992 (UK) or 0044 8722 992 992 (ROI & outside UK).…
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Valentino Rossi is the oldest rider to top the World Championship since 1949
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At the grand old age of 38 years old (and 66 days), Valentino Rossi is still breaking records. The 15 year veteran of the MotoGP grid has just achieved another huge milestone, by becoming the second oldest rider in history to lead the MotoGP World Championship, after his podium in Austin this weekend. Valentino is…
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Brain cancer survivor plans Tasmania to Scotland motorcycle journey
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Raymond Longmuir plans to celebrate his recovery from brain cancer by undertaking an incredible motorcycle journey from the tip of Tasmania back to his family in Angus, Scotland. He’s hoping to raise a quarter of a million Australian dollars (close to £150,000) from the 17,500-mile challenge from his adopted homeland to his family in Friockheim,…
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Iron Maiden goes full Isle of Man TT with 2017 tour t-shirt (featuring Peter Hickman and his Smiths Triumph). Yeah.
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Iron Maiden has revealed its new 2017 UK tour shirt and the monsters of metal’s allegiance is squarely set with Peter Hickman and this year’s Isle of Man TT. You can see the front of the t-shirt above with Hickman, his crashed van and his Smiths Triumph all featured on the tour garb. The…
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McGuinness and Mercer test TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge video game
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Information about the exciting Isle of Man TT video game has started to trickle through – and with John McGuiness and Steve Mercer involved, expectations are running high. Although the agreement was initially announced last year (accompanied by some early gameplay footage – below) we still know remarkably little about the new game which is…
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Video: On board at the TT with Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop at 200mph!
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At this time of year, as news and announcements trickle though, we always start to get very, very excited about the Isle of Man TT. And with this years spectacular now only 51 days away here’s some truly incredible footage to help you get in the mood. It shows Guy Martin and his Tyco Suzuki Superbike tearing around the famous Isle of Man…
