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    Thread: 2023 Manx
Post: RE: 2023 Manx

No 10 did know the roads were closed didn't he ??
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 23 3,802 18-09-2023, 03:31 PM
    Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?

(11-09-2023, 06:59 PM)ian333 Wrote: Kerrowmoar is my best guess ian333 wins the observation test ...
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 696 405,955 15-09-2023, 11:42 AM
    Thread: Who, What, Where, When?
Post: RE: Who, What, Where, When?

Rider shouldn't be a problem .. Location please from all you keen Detectives out there ... [Image: https://i.ibb.co/BtzXhhL/20230824-084144.jpg]
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 696 405,955 11-09-2023, 10:37 AM
    Thread: 2023 Manx
Post: RE: 2023 Manx

excellent work and pics ... fab
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 23 3,802 11-09-2023, 10:08 AM
    Thread: manxman
Post: RE: manxman

(03-09-2023, 05:02 PM)scaramanga Wrote: not sure if true but hearing tales of bikes falling over Only 3 apparently - not sure what the whole story is.. Steam Packet to investigate motorcycle parking...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 5 5,704 03-09-2023, 07:01 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Hello all , sorry for delay - lots of my spare time gobbled up by emergency practice session response car duties but plaque is now in place on chunky stone wall outside of the small church top of Barr...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 30-08-2023, 03:52 PM
    Thread: MGP Riders Reunion
Post: RE: MGP Riders Reunion

Hey B499, i'll be there and hopefully if his heart op isn't called forward my very good mate Gordon Farmer 1982 Senior winner will be with me...
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 4 1,762 21-08-2023, 08:58 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Thanks all for the donations - i'm meeting up with Matthew from Manx Memorials who has been very kind and helpful....the plaque should be made within the next couple of days and i'll get it fixed befo...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 21-08-2023, 08:56 PM
    Thread: Manxman maiden voyage announced!!!
Post: RE: Manxman maiden voyage announced!!!

(17-08-2023, 08:30 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: On the berth loading for the maiden sailing Start of a new era! Watch out for that windberg shipmates ...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 4 1,271 17-08-2023, 07:19 PM
    Thread: Todd to TAS
Post: RE: Todd to TAS

nice ... didn't think he's bail from Padgetts without another ride .... any bets / rumours on where/who Dean will be riding for next TT ??
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 4 1,711 16-08-2023, 11:44 AM
    Thread: Sidecars at MGP
Post: Sidecars at MGP

Sidecars to undergo TT tyre test at Manx Grand Prix - Manx Radio
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 1 1,247 15-08-2023, 02:11 PM
    Thread: 50mph blanket speed limit for MGP?
Post: RE: 50mph blanket speed limit for MGP?

(11-08-2023, 11:50 PM)Multirider Wrote: It's just like the TT. 50 mph around the course and single track at the hill section. Rudi Whoooaa there Rudi - The Mountain Road part of the course (Hill Se...
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 5 1,461 12-08-2023, 09:10 AM
    Thread: Top 20 for Classic Senior race
Post: RE: Top 20 for Classic Senior race

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...-mgp-ride/
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 6 1,932 11-08-2023, 08:28 PM
    Thread: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer
Post: RE: Manxman Arrival Gets Closer

Maybe i'm reading that with my Liverpool Terminal cost / delay hat on but some of that sounds like "it's nowhere near finished yet" and "we don't really know what she handles like in the harbour and a...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 77 14,338 06-08-2023, 03:27 PM
    Thread: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts
Post: RE: Davey Todd leaves Padgetts

'mmmmm both riders are unlikely to have bailed out without potential for a future ride/race package elsewhere ... TT icon McG back to Padgetts for TT2024 ? ..
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 14 4,945 31-07-2023, 12:21 PM
    Thread: Hislop Norton
Post: RE: Hislop Norton

Indeed H2 - was watching up at Brandywell, last lap Steve was so fast and deep/wide through the corner. literally riding the wheels off it.
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 10 4,358 31-07-2023, 10:05 AM
    Thread: Hislop Norton
Post: RE: Hislop Norton

https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...rand-prix/
Alfie Noakes Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 10 4,358 28-07-2023, 10:19 AM
    Thread: Tom Loughridge - R.I.P.
Post: RE: Tom Loughridge - R.I.P.

Great pics, lovely story and fab variety of racing machines .. thanks.
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 11 6,672 20-07-2023, 09:57 PM
    Thread: Tonight 8pm
Post: RE: Tonight 8pm

They aren't bothered about racing in the wet over there it would appear ..
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 1 530 18-07-2023, 09:09 AM
    Thread: Red Flag Incident - Official Statement
Post: RE: Official Statement

Second all the thoughts and respects for the lost and those involved ...
Alfie Noakes Southern 100 Meetings 25 4,524 12-07-2023, 02:39 PM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

Just for cost comparison / reference - since TT23 i've been to Muse gig at MK Bowl and F1 Free Practice Friday at Silverstone ... at Muse one 330ml can of beer was £6, soft drinks £3, chips and variou...
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 26 33,135 10-07-2023, 08:22 PM
    Thread: Peter Hickman Protests
Post: RE: Peter Hickman Protests

Not sure if this is first year but the Supersport and Superstock were using slicks .... the common chat seems to be that unless the Superbike is riding/performing 100%+ in every dept then the 2023 Sto...
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 14 4,110 19-06-2023, 08:35 PM
    Thread: Well, how good was that then!
Post: RE: Well, how good was that then!

(12-06-2023, 08:48 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Great TT, no majors marshalling apart from the pheasant. Warm ups I found a bit tedious. Captain's gone quiet on the reports, anyone heard from him? Hope he'...
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 26 33,135 14-06-2023, 08:59 AM
    Thread: Missing it yet?
Post: RE: Missing it yet?

Lovely ... looking forward to MGP now...
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 2 1,167 12-06-2023, 09:38 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Thanks all - much appreciated ... Matthew from Gregsons has been very helpful and prompt from the start so i'm thinking i'll get him paid - i'm happy to pay this so we have wheels in motion and gives ...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 12-06-2023, 08:22 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

[Image: https://i.ibb.co/zfqzFbp/tt-plaque.jpg] Hi all, please let me know what you think of the design from Gregson ... Matthew from Gregson Memorials has been very helpful and was also was asking if...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 07-06-2023, 07:53 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

(03-06-2023, 11:23 AM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Sorry I missed you Alfie at Laurel Bank,had to nip back to the ranch to get water bottle. Suggestion from another marshal was to contact Manx Telecom about put...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 04-06-2023, 08:42 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Hi all, I should have a design image soon - Matthew Gregson at Manx Memorials has been very helpful, i'll post up the design when I get it - please let me know what you think......Initial text is Malc...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 31-05-2023, 12:08 PM
    Thread: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003
Post: RE: Remembering DJ, 29th May 2003

Never seen any other rider through the top of Barregarrow with such style, pace and outright but controlled drifting banzai as DJ
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 9 1,853 30-05-2023, 11:23 AM
    Thread: Sad state of the island
Post: RE: Sad state of the island

Can confirm that IoM roads are far better than UK, you can drive with a little pace looking far ahead instead of looking for deep cratered vehicle wrecking potholes in front of you....fair bit of love...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 9 4,175 26-05-2023, 08:32 AM
    Thread: Paddock build up
Post: RE: Paddock build up

(25-05-2023, 07:46 PM)Chrisp955 Wrote: The rock looking very sunny Alife let's hope it stays like that for a few weeks. Roll on next Thursday Thanks - been good so far, little chilly in the nadgery ...
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 15 10,511 26-05-2023, 08:27 AM
    Thread: Paddock build up
Post: RE: Paddock build up

A few from paddock and my travels. [Image: https://i.ibb.co/BBLy8h5/DSC-8615.jpg] [Image: https://i.ibb.co/qg1Xz3x/DSC-8606.jpg] [Image: https://i.ibb.co/Js6RRh2/DSC-8608.jpg] [Image: https://i.ibb.co...
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 15 10,511 25-05-2023, 06:16 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Hi All, just been up to Greggs Memorials to enquire about a plaque, the guy is busy this week then away until the 16th June but might be able to get a mem stone done for the 17th but no guarantee and ...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 24-05-2023, 12:50 PM
    Thread: Meet Up
Post: RE: Meet Up

(22-05-2023, 08:18 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: The only one thing that cropped up with Mad Sunday night was the Marshals dinner, that meant a few turned up later on. I'm not sure when /where we'l...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 10 1,879 24-05-2023, 12:06 PM
    Thread: Laid up but thinking of you all
Post: RE: Laid up but thinking of you all

Best tgds Sprocket ..
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 10 3,480 24-05-2023, 08:40 AM
    Thread: Meet Up
Post: RE: Meet Up

Can do Sunday evening, latest max i'll be is a couple of hours after race finish if I happen to end up parked somewhere on the mountain..
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 10 1,879 22-05-2023, 12:06 PM
    Thread: Meet Up
Post: RE: Meet Up

Sounds good, i'll either be in a Response Car or my blue BMW hatch ... Chris has my number - pm on here or whatsapp...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 10 1,879 22-05-2023, 08:40 AM
    Thread: Sad state of the island
Post: RE: Sad state of the island

Oh and if you think the IoM Govt overspend / lose money on stupid projects i'll raise you with the BIGGEST POINTLESS waste of money, destruction, local construction delays etc namely HS2............if...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 9 4,175 22-05-2023, 08:10 AM
    Thread: Sad state of the island
Post: RE: Sad state of the island

Manx myself with a few years on the clock - it's not just the IoM and at least there's 37 miles of pretty good road surface on the island, over here in UK the roads resemble 3rd world shanty town trac...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 9 4,175 21-05-2023, 07:57 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

(21-05-2023, 11:04 AM)Splashdown Wrote: Re Malcom's surname: I THINK it was Macdonald. Does that ring any bells? Ah thanks Nick - yes it is, just had a look online and found this... https://www.manx...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 21-05-2023, 11:22 AM
    Thread: Meet Up
Post: RE: Meet Up

Let me know, am busy 3hrs before every practice / race session and don't get finished too early afterwards
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 10 1,879 21-05-2023, 11:16 AM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

(20-05-2023, 09:44 PM)Chris_Sav Wrote: Are you able to organise a plaque Alfie? I'm sure there will be more than enough collected. No probs, money not a problem at mo just want to get it right - was...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 21-05-2023, 10:54 AM
    Thread: So when is everyone going over?
Post: RE: So when is everyone going over?

(19-05-2023, 12:36 PM)sticky Wrote: This time next week I'll be floating about in the Irish Sea.  Hopefully on a boat....!  Accreditation is organised, camera gear squared away.  Just need to do som...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 21 13,417 19-05-2023, 02:18 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: RE: Plaque for Malcolm

Hey all - please let me know your thoughts ref text etc for plaque, i'm over from 23rd til 18th....hopefully tie-up the plaque and site at a meet-up....thanks
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 19-05-2023, 06:19 AM
    Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future

Hi Chris, i'd be up for catch-up at TT, i'll pm you my details ... thanks.
Alfie Noakes ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 64 15,660 19-05-2023, 06:16 AM
    Thread: The Forum / The Future
Post: RE: The Forum / The Future

Well done Chris .... excellent work
Alfie Noakes ADMIN Posts - Everyone Please Read 64 15,660 13-05-2023, 09:56 AM
    Thread: Nathan Harrison and Honda TT Team
Post: RE: Nathan Harrison and Honda TT Team

much bumness .. he's ok though. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...200-crash/
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 5 4,034 13-05-2023, 09:56 AM
    Thread: Race Faces
Post: RE: Race Faces

Very nice Mike ... sums up very well what the rider is dealing with..................and feeling
Alfie Noakes ALL Photographs and Video Shots etc... 15 3,806 10-05-2023, 09:58 PM
    Thread: Plaque for Malcolm
Post: Plaque for Malcolm

Hi all, It's been mentioned a few times about a memorial for Malcolm - just wondering what your thoughts are ref location and text etc ? ... I'm over for nearly a month so have time to organise, sourc...
Alfie Noakes General Discussion 57 8,477 06-05-2023, 09:28 AM
    Thread: Hope they've got plenty of diggers at the ready!!
Post: RE: Hope they've got plenty of diggers at the read...

HARDCORE - free to collector.....must be collected by 29th May......
Alfie Noakes TT Related Posts (Only) 6 3,325 05-05-2023, 09:32 PM