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Thread: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey
Post: RE: Day trips to the TT from Anglesey
2.5 hours in a small boat if the weather is good
no thanks id rather go on ferry in middle of night and probably get a cheap sailing too as foot passenger |
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25-02-2024, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: "Dean Harrison: From Bradford's Streets to Isle of Man TT Glory and Beyond"
Post: RE: "Dean Harrison: From Bradford's Streets to Isl...
he described himself as wall dodger in the no room for error documentary last year or year before |
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24-02-2024, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: Fiona Baker-Holden climbs (to) Everest (base camp!)!
Post: RE: Fiona Baker-Holden climbs Everest!
well done to both
tony baker was always willing to chat at tt as im a fellow cumbrian
but sidecar crews in general love a chat |
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02-01-2024, 08:10 PM |
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Thread: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
Post: RE: 1953 Clubman's TT Races
yeah looks to be daves dad i was at castletown corner when mark had his accident |
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General Discussion
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01-01-2024, 05:44 PM |
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Thread: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
Post: RE: Xmas Wishes to all inmates
i share everyones views regarding the forum
im on a few different ones and they all seam to be fading away
as for captin i hope your christmas isnt too bad with the family coming down with covid
i... |
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scaramanga |
General Discussion
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23-12-2023, 07:11 PM |
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Thread: FIM awards 2023 Liverpool
Post: RE: FIM awards 2023 Liverpool
thats why road racing will always be top captin
ive just been speaking to a ex road racer in supermarket this morning
no ego with road racers just out doing his shopping same as me |
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General Discussion
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03-12-2023, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: nw200 2022
Post: nw200 2022
took a while but appeal finally heard
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motor...gPcaliW7kw |
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03-11-2023, 09:33 PM |
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Thread: S100 2024 dates confirmed
Post: RE: S100 2024 dates confirmed
nice to see this i had feared the southern 100 would be no more after last year
i really do hope this is good news |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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25-10-2023, 05:40 PM |
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Thread: Dean harrison
Post: RE: Dean harrison
wasnt it said during last round of bsb dean was on honda next year
didnt say what team just honda |
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14-10-2023, 03:31 PM |
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Thread: super twin class might get interesting
Post: super twin class might get interesting
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/apri...5f72&ei=10
aprillia might just start to be the bikes for supertwins |
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08-09-2023, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman
hearing similar story it turns very quick when turning to arrive at port and unsettles things |
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General Discussion
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04-09-2023, 09:35 AM |
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Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman
not sure if true but hearing tales of bikes falling over |
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General Discussion
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03-09-2023, 05:02 PM |
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Thread: Paul bird
Post: RE: Paul bird
did say at bsb he was not well but still a shock
just spoke to someone who knows him well apparently he was in our local hospital
like him or not
he was a big part of motorsport and ran some real ... |
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General Discussion
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01-09-2023, 08:52 PM |
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Thread: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts
Post: RE: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts
its got to be a team that races the roads aswell as bsb |
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04-08-2023, 09:04 PM |
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Thread: Armoy Races on TV
Post: RE: Armoy Races on TV
1 off fitters at work brings it in for me now and then
i dont even read it when given it for nowt |
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03-08-2023, 08:52 PM |
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Thread: Jamie Coward in hospital after cycle accident
Post: RE: Jamie Coward in hospital after cycle accident
lot of respect for jamie
hes done well in a short time
and very passionate about his racing
and for it to happen in my part of the country well lake district is very congested this time of year bra... |
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scaramanga |
Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT
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27-07-2023, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing
Post: RE: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing
no matter who you follow for the good of the sport and on the edge of your seat entertainment we want the top boys on competitive machinery
unless honda go 3 bikes id say tas or fho are the most like... |
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24-07-2023, 09:20 AM |
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Thread: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing
Post: RE: Dean Harrison to leave DAO racing
very interested to see what dean can do on a more competitive bike
ive always had a soft spot for kawasakis but its obvious the bike is not as good as others |
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23-07-2023, 04:05 PM |
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Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
im sure there some who know more but as the statements say
untill details come out dont think its right to speculate
never known it before but they dont set up a counselling centre for nothing |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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15-07-2023, 02:55 PM |
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Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
its how the statements are worded you just know this is not a routine incident if you understand where im coming from
been around this sport for far to many years to realise this is being handled di... |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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15-07-2023, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Southern 100 2023
sad news thoughts with all involved
think there's more sad news to come |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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14-07-2023, 09:13 PM |
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Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Southern 100 2023
after last nights incident rest of meeting cancelled
https://southern100.com/statement-issued...thern-100/
sad news all round
thoughts are with all affected
to the familys aswell as officals and an... |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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12-07-2023, 01:03 PM |
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Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
red flag tonight
unfortunatley its not good news 2 dead so far 2 bikes a spectator and a marshal involved
update in due coarse |
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scaramanga |
Southern 100 Meetings
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11-07-2023, 10:40 PM |
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Thread: 21 years ago
Post: RE: 21 years ago
this sad date will remain in the thoughts of road race fans for a long time
even younger fans know all about the legend joey dunlop
if there is a after life i hope you are treated with the love and... |
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scaramanga |
Joey Dunlop
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02-07-2023, 02:59 PM |
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Thread: 21 years ago
Post: RE: 21 years ago
this date will remain in road race fans circles for a long time to come
even younger fans know all about the great man
rip joey
if there is a afterlife i hope you are treat like the god you are |
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Joey Dunlop
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02-07-2023, 02:57 PM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
she made decent time once turned north
dont look like it passed much on its way up going off webcam footage
must be a boring thing sea travel |
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02-07-2023, 01:26 PM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
she looks a little slower since leaving port than it did on its way
are our waters slower
is the extra load for the kids play area slowing her down
or is it now in the hands of the steam packet an... |
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01-07-2023, 01:05 PM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
she must be getting a few bed sores she turned around last night
some of the time lapse webcams are interesting
some boats are in and out quite quickly for large boats |
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29-06-2023, 10:20 AM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
the picture is maybe there to remember its past rather than still there |
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28-06-2023, 10:32 AM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
is there a reason its in Southampton rather than Douglas
any work being done
or just holding till its time to move up to home port |
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26-06-2023, 01:11 PM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
looks like shes making good progress |
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General Discussion
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22-06-2023, 02:49 PM |
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Thread: New record
Post: RE: New record
i once saw someone lifted before leaving the terminal
not sure but looked like they were waiting for them as you leave the terminal |
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scaramanga |
General Discussion
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18-06-2023, 01:12 PM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Protests
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Protests
to be honest the speed on that superstock bike im not really surprised some might question how stock it actually was
the speed in that race was outstanding regardless of stock or full blown superbike... |
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scaramanga |
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16-06-2023, 10:56 AM |
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Thread: Peter Hickman Protests
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Protests
be interested to know the truth rather than rumour
but as said any protest normally needs a fee paid first
think its £500 in speedway returned if protest proved right by poster |
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15-06-2023, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: Signed TT items in charity auction
Post: RE: Signed TT items in charity auction
well done captain
hellping charity and offering goodies to the tt infected people |
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scaramanga |
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15-06-2023, 10:00 AM |
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Thread: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
Post: RE: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
yeah i was on my home from work 10pm finish shower and off for the night boat from heysham
it was a sad drive to the ferry struggling to accept what id heard
as im in cumbria i can get manx radio i... |
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29-05-2023, 09:49 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
be nice to keep it simple
who he was dates and that he ran the forum even during ill health
if it requires donations aslong as someone sets a page up ill chip in along with others we should get enou... |
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scaramanga |
General Discussion
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28-05-2023, 10:33 AM |
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Thread: Nathan Harrison out of TT 2023
Post: RE: Nathan Harrison out of TT 2023
surely it was never going to be anything other than withdrawl |
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25-05-2023, 05:55 PM |
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Thread: Gary Johnson out of TT 2023
Post: RE: Gary Johnson out of TT 2023
didnt think you were allowed antifreeze in race bikes ? |
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25-05-2023, 05:53 PM |
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Thread: Any Injury Updates ?
Post: RE: Any Injury Updates ?
ive seen a podcast saying that Nathan is having opp on collerbone then plans hyperbaric chamber to attempt to ride
but id say thats very optimistic |
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22-05-2023, 06:29 PM |
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Thread: Lee Johnston Injury Update
Post: RE: Lee Johnston Injury Update
i bet he still has that grin on his face
in road racing if they say there serious you know its bad
anything else is classed as minor injuries
the family should have been told how serious he was eve... |
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17-05-2023, 12:17 PM |
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Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm
great idea
he put a lot of hard work in to run this forum |
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scaramanga |
General Discussion
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11-05-2023, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
whats that old saying
start as you mean to carry on
every year they were running on reduced power so this gear box fault could be the new excuess for running slower and saving fuel |
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14-02-2023, 11:06 PM |
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Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled
has anyone viewed that gofundme page
i looked see how it was going but it dont look right not the same as anyother ive donated too |
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14-02-2023, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: NW 200 Gets Funding
Post: RE: NW 200 Gets Funding
should be split with ulster gp |
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scaramanga |
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09-12-2022, 06:04 PM |
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Thread: STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES
Post: RE: STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE ISLE OF MAN TT RACES
there all heros
but special get well dave really special for you to post such a update in the condition your in |
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06-07-2022, 09:45 PM |
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Thread: Covid - The TT variant
Post: RE: Covid - The TT variant
just be carefull with the anti virals a lad i work with was slightly ill with covid feww weeks back and is classed as medically at risk due to other things
once he got the anti virals he was very ill |
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21-06-2022, 11:17 AM |
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Thread: TT fuel
Post: RE: TT fuel
most as h2pots says will use race fuel
i know when my mate was racing there few years back the big bike wouldnt do 2 laps on pump fuel |
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18-06-2022, 05:06 PM |
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Thread: Sidecars
Post: RE: Sidecars
im a sidecar fan and for me and many others its part of the tt
will be a sad day for many if the sidecars are not allowed there anymore
theres more horses die in the grand national and the horses do... |
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15-06-2022, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
how much is bsb now
compare that to some prices you are quoting
there will always be free viewing points aslong as people pay for over priced burger vans they will charge it
but how much do the van... |
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12-06-2022, 05:35 PM |