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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (26-06-2024, 05:45 PM)c iom tt Wrote: Bottom line is if you took a risk assessment for the whole circuit, then the whole circuit should be prohibited.
Motorsport can be dangerous. The bottom line i... |
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27-06-2024, 01:02 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (26-06-2024, 05:18 PM)c iom tt Wrote: 3 Old ones were never at anytime dirty or battered.
Sure, not when they were new, but they were very much showing their age by the time they were replaced. Not ... |
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27-06-2024, 12:44 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| On prohibited areas - there's a very simple reason for them, answered here - https://youtu.be/n5Bi6wiRFN0?si=60yx-E6G9HIzFMM2&t=4030 (1:07:10 if the link doesn't take you right to that part of the... |
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26-06-2024, 12:21 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (22-06-2024, 03:45 PM)c iom tt Wrote: the laybye at Quarry Bends. The Laybye doesnt even have any restricted notices up, but the Marshals stop you from watching there. Has anyone ever seen or heard ... |
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26-06-2024, 12:12 PM |
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Thread: Marshals
Post: RE: Marshals
| (19-06-2024, 10:24 PM)H2pots Wrote: Question.... If i fill in the online registration prior to sailing, do i "sign on" on the evening I arrive?
If you register and do the online training in advanc... |
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26-06-2024, 10:40 AM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (15-06-2024, 05:22 AM)AntG Wrote: People moan that he's turned it into an event for tourists and 'bucket listers' but those are actually the types of people you need in order for an event to thrive,... |
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17-06-2024, 05:50 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (14-06-2024, 12:00 AM)Sam Pato Wrote: To be fair - the moaning about how 'it's not as good as it was' has been a fixture of this forum since it's inception.
If it stands still - it's finished.
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14-06-2024, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| (13-06-2024, 04:06 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: I can't help wondering if the TT may change again, when they reclaim that speed crown, as in reduced capacity 'Superbikes', with Supertwins actually... |
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13-06-2024, 08:58 PM |
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Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems
| (12-06-2024, 02:28 PM)milestone 11 Wrote: Who mentioned Rutter? Not me. If you wish to quote me, of course, you're quite welcome to do so. However, please quote me in entirety rather than a selected... |
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13-06-2024, 08:48 PM |
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Thread: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
Post: RE: TT 2024 done.... What d'ya think of that then?
| We can't help the weather - we'd almost certainly have lost the senior under the "old" format and ended up with everything else crammed in to Thursday as we saw in 2019.
Great to see history being ma... |
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10-06-2024, 02:16 PM |
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Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems
| (06-06-2024, 10:35 PM)milestone 11 Wrote: on top of a legacy lap. It's all about the filthy lucre.
This is a really awful accusation to level at the Rutter family. The legacy lap, slotted in where t... |
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10-06-2024, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: New format, old problems
Post: RE: New format, old problems
| (07-06-2024, 03:02 PM)H2pots Wrote: Friday racing just gone in the bin. Weather scuppered it.
That would have seen the senior cancelled on the old schedule :icon_eek: |
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10-06-2024, 01:46 PM |
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Thread: New course signs for TT 2024
Post: RE: New course signs for TT 2024
| (10-05-2024, 08:45 AM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: I don't mind them, but it seems a little wasteful as it wasn't that long ago they replaced the last lot!
Or was it years ago & I'm losing track ... |
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10-05-2024, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: New course signs for TT 2024
Post: RE: New course signs for TT 2024
| (09-05-2024, 07:49 AM)Nasher Wrote: Cue lots of old people moaning that they don't like the new signs and they should bring back the old ones!
:icon_biggrin:
I thought this was a joke but there re... |
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09-05-2024, 08:29 PM |
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Thread: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
Post: RE: NW200 Top Team and riders withdrawn
| (12-05-2023, 08:00 PM)ian333 Wrote: No one said carbon wheels are unsafe. My (uneducated) guess would be a cost containment issue
Ultimately it shouldn't really matter either way. They weren't allo... |
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13-05-2023, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: N Ireland road racing cancelled
Post: RE: N Ireland road racing cancelled
| (12-02-2023, 12:08 PM)excollier Wrote: most meetings lose money....
Events trying to bring in more money has been demonised by a certain segment of fans, with now disastrous consequences. |
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14-02-2023, 05:56 PM |
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Thread: NEW REGULATIONS FOR TT 2023
Post: RE: NEW REGULATIONS FOR TT 2023
| Good news, hopefully an end to "missing" riders and the worry that causes families, teams and organisers. |
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07-02-2023, 07:04 PM |
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Thread: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
Post: RE: Motorsport Merchandise no longer TT suppliers
| (13-01-2023, 07:05 PM)boon345 Wrote: sounds like the money men have struck
It's event merchandise, it exists to generate money by definition. No company should have to apologise for making money, or... |
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General Discussion
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16-01-2023, 10:08 PM |
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Thread: Steam Packet Sailings for 2023 MGP online now
Post: RE: Steam Packet Sailings for 2023 MGP online now
| (31-10-2022, 12:32 PM)easyasmith@yahoo.co.uk Wrote: assured by staff that the vessel will be in service for the Manx.
It sounds like they're taking bookings with the possibility of swapping it out w... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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31-10-2022, 09:01 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
| (26-10-2022, 06:56 PM)Nasher Wrote: For me, a big issue about these changes is how poorly the rationale has been communicated (something I made clear when I participated in the consultation)
In t... |
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31-10-2022, 06:46 PM |
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Thread: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
Post: RE: TT 2023 Schedule Changes
| (25-10-2022, 05:16 PM)Splashdown Wrote: If the thinking is that the visitors will stay there for longer
Many visitors can't do the full fortnight - especially working people, putting more on the we... |
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25-10-2022, 05:35 PM |
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Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2022
| (18-06-2022, 08:06 PM)H2pots Wrote: All this reorganization to suit the tv/online market is starting to leave a bad taste in my mouth.
I haven't seen any announcement of TV/online coverage for the M... |
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Manx Grand Prix & Classic TT
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20-06-2022, 03:14 PM |
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Thread: Last visit next year.
Post: RE: Last visit next year.
| Things cost more than they used to, that's true everywhere. If Bushys are charging, are at a bigger site and still have a queue, they must be doing something right.
No money, no racing. History is fu... |
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12-06-2022, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: TT Radio commentary
Post: RE: TT Radio commentary
| No paid subscription needed for the radio or live timing. It sounds like the main difference we'll notice is less adverts/music interrupting the commentary. And it'll still be live, there is only a de... |
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10-05-2022, 11:23 AM |
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Thread: New venue
Post: RE: New venue
| No Hooded Ram this year, but Bushys are back in the Villa Marina gardens again |
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General Discussion
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05-05-2022, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: ben-my-cree
Post: RE: ben-my-cree
| Annual service in the gap between the Manannan coming out of winter hibernation and TT |
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General Discussion
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28-04-2022, 11:47 AM |
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Thread: Viewing at The Bungalow
Post: RE: Viewing at The Bungalow
| The new cafe up there is excellent, the owners have put an incredible amount of work in to it and it'll make a great viewing spot even better.
Get there early in a car, or even better park it in Laxe... |
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28-04-2022, 11:43 AM |
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Thread: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
Post: RE: TT+ NOW LIVE TO SUBSCRIBE
| (25-04-2022, 08:25 PM)chad5471@talktalk.net Wrote: No way to pay available as of 8pm Mon 25th.
(25-04-2022, 08:25 PM)chad5471@talktalk.net Wrote: Doesn't bode well for live coverage
Don't panic y... |
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26-04-2022, 05:52 PM |
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Thread: Radio TT returning with new look for TT 2022
Post: RE: Radio TT returning with new look for TT 2022
| (21-02-2022, 01:24 PM)HammerHead Wrote: The radio will be in sync with the TV stream
I think it's been said that any delay will be added to the TV stream separately - the feed that the radio commen... |
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22-03-2022, 11:55 PM |
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Thread: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes are announced.
Post: RE: Temperature rising on the island as TT changes...
| (28-02-2022, 11:41 PM)Smokin Haddock Racing Wrote: I've seen that article before and think it is a tawdry red top piece of journalism. Full of supposition and un-researched statements. Nasher has ... |
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22-03-2022, 11:53 PM |
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Thread: SWITCHING ON A NEW ERA OF TT RACING
Post: RE: SWITCHING ON A NEW ERA OF TT RACING
| Very positive sounding changes. Just weeks ago there were rumours that the "anti TT brigade" were reducing the event down to a single long weekend or even cancelling it all together - and now we get m... |
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14-06-2021, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Mountain Road Closure Scene
Post: RE: Mountain Road Closure Scene
| (28-05-2018, 07:16 PM)lhiggins Wrote: I can't understand why for instance, there is not an open speed limit from let's say 6am to 10am and then a controlled speed limit from 11am until 3pm so that t... |
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29-05-2018, 07:36 AM |
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Thread: Welsh Road Racing
Post: RE: Welsh Road Racing
| Cancelled for 2018 :(
Quote:The directors of the Welsh Road Race regretfully announce the postponement of the 2018 Welsh Road Race. This is due to recent changes in legislation on the Road Traffic Ac... |
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03-02-2018, 10:33 AM |
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Thread: Welsh Road Racing
Post: Welsh Road Racing
| Two day meeting starting August 2018 in the Brecon Beacons.
https://www.welshroadrace.com
Gary Thompson clerk of the course.
Steve Plater rider liaison.
Should be good :icon_mrgreen:
[Image: ht... |
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18-11-2017, 01:09 PM |
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Thread: macau gp 2017
Post: RE: macau gp 2017
| Some sad news from today's race
http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-ma...-at-macau/ |
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18-11-2017, 12:45 PM |
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Thread: Cause of Hutchy's crash
Post: Cause of Hutchy's crash
| From the man himself, looks like a punctured front tyre!
https://twitter.com/tweethutchy/status/8...4866558976
"Thanks to @manxathlete for the footage showing punctured deformed front tyre I didn't ... |
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12-06-2017, 09:00 AM |
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Thread: Great job ITV 4 production team!
Post: RE: Great job ITV 4 production team!
| I was unsure about Cam Donald at first but he definitely took to it more as the days went on. Great coverage from the whole team. |
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10-06-2017, 07:03 PM |
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Thread: Hutchy V Dunlop Media Rubbish
Post: RE: Hutchy V Dunlop Media Rubbish
| Since they both posed for a cover, and filmed parts of the promo videos, I assume the guys themselves were both fine with it - isn't that what matters? |
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10-06-2017, 06:58 PM |
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Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes
| For those who don't like the Zeros because the favourite bikes are so far out ahead of other competitors and the racing isn't as close as other classes, the third place sidecar just finished two and a... |
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General Discussion
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09-06-2017, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Guy looked a bit shook up in that interview...
Post: RE: Guy looked a bit shook up in that interview...
| Guy Martin's words after the Zero race were interesting, commenting on Honda's senior withdrawal statement "what's the word for when you can't tell the truth?"! |
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09-06-2017, 02:14 PM |
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Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes
| If they ran the supersport race, riders would have to race 10 laps tomorrow if competing in both. Running the zero may be more practical. |
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General Discussion
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08-06-2017, 12:25 PM |
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Thread: Zero interest, Zero bikes
Post: RE: Zero interest, Zero bikes
| Given the limited time left to run races and weather forecast, I can imagine it not being run this year. |
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General Discussion
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08-06-2017, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: I can't be the only one thinking it about the Norton...
Post: RE: I can't be the only one thinking it about the ...
| (04-06-2017, 04:11 PM)KypDurron Wrote: As for them being in the top ten, let's recall how many retirements and pit lane speed penalties there were.
And they entered a bike that made it to the fini... |
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04-06-2017, 04:57 PM |
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Thread: Road Racer: It's in My Blood by Michael Dunlop
Post: RE: Road Racer: It's in My Blood by Michael Dunlop
| Really interesting book, but the MD character in it seems to spend a lot more time looking in the mirrors or at the speedo on his race bike than I imagine he did in reality :icon_lol: |
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Miscellaneous For Sale
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17-05-2017, 01:48 PM |
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Thread: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
Post: RE: MANX GRAND PRIX 2ND BEST
| The radio coverage all through practice week always included the MGP when they mentioned the event as a whole. e.g "The Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, Classic TT & Manx Grand Prix". If "the... |
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29-08-2016, 11:41 PM |
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Thread: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
Post: RE: TT Blues. Wednesday ITV4
| (04-08-2016, 10:19 PM)DBD 34 Wrote: Thought the police presence this year was totally over bearing and throttled the life out of the event.
We do not need patrol cars at every junction for gawds sak... |
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19-08-2016, 10:12 AM |
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Thread: Ulster GP Wristbands
Post: RE: Ulster GP Wristbands
| (08-07-2016, 02:10 PM)Malcolm Wrote: The information on the UGP Website is not definitive, however here is a link to the relevant section for your information.
http://ulstergrandprix.net/visitors/e... |
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16-08-2016, 11:07 AM |
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Thread: Ulster GP Wristbands
Post: Ulster GP Wristbands
| Going to the Ulster GP for the first time this year. Can anyone tell me what the arrangement with the wristbands is?
Do you need them to get anywhere near the side of the road to watch? Or just to go... |
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08-07-2016, 12:52 PM |
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Thread: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?
Post: RE: Senior TT to lose Friday slot?
| Unfortunately in this world, "money talks" and it will be the suits in the boardrooms fighting for the event to continue on our behalf against the health and safety brigade who would have the event ba... |
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21-06-2016, 02:32 PM |
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Thread: Is it time to start talking about Hutchy as one of the greatest of all time?
Post: RE: Is it time to start talking about Hutchy as on...
| (15-06-2016, 05:28 PM)scaramanga Wrote: dont know why fans cant accept both are good without having to argue 1 is better than someone else
Because they're competitive racers - their purpose is liter... |
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