Classic TT

[Rob 131 Sport]

I did book to go in 2020, that was obviously cancelled by Covid and with all the waiting round, changed schedules of the normal TT caused by the weather, I’ve little inclination to go.

There doesn’t seem to be much publicity around the event and it partly clashes with the BSB at Cadwell Park.

Is anyone going and what do you think of the event.

[Birky_41]

I'm going, will let you know what I think when I'm there!

[Xcore]

I assume there’s no tv coverage or online coverage for this?

[CypSIdders]

Apparently, highlights are available on youtube!

[Birky_41]

Got a mate of mine who's chatting a fair bit with Michael Dunlop. Will probably try get out 1-2 nights for beers with him and if I can get enough videos, pictures and don't let my brain wonder off like it normally does I'll try do a little post about it all

[scunnylad]

Been to probably 15/16 mgp/classic tt 's. Obviously much quieter than the tt and a lot more varied machinery both competing and on the public roads. Close racing as shown in yesterday's racing just without the names in the mgp part of the event. Few vintage bikes shows and Jurby day round the island during the event if that's your thing. Been helping a mate who is competing in practice week but unfortunately he came off and is out of the event

[Rob 131 Sport]

I did read that one of the competitors Dan Hanby, came off at Balegarey. Lucky fella, as it’s one place you really don’t want to come off.

Let’s hope the rest of the week provides for some good safe racing.

[CHLEMCBC]

I've seen a couple of great clips of Dunlop with the Wiz Norton 588 rotary...what a beautiful noise!

[y2blade]

Outside my hotel.

[y2blade]

I’m happy to post a few pics. I enjoy the fellow visitors bikes as much as looking at race bikes

[y2blade]

[y2blade]

Rob 131 Sport said:

Is anyone going and what do you think of the event.

I’ve been visiting for 25years (TT/Manx/Classic/car Rally…plus non-racing visits)
Absolutely love the Isle of Man.
For me the Classic/Manx has more appeal than the TT, so much so I’m on the cusp of cancelling my booking for TT next year and going across just for the Manx/Classic next year.

I’ll keep popping my pics from this year as I get the chance to.

[y2blade]

Oh and to say the ferry was quiet would be an understatement…… (the new Manxman from Heysham)
I managed to sleep pretty much the whole way across

[graham22]

y2blade said:

Outside my hotel.

Looks very nice for a fairly unmodified 1200 Bandit with a seat/fairing -extremely effective.

Surprised to see the space on the ferry, we went to the last MGP and the first few classic TTs and the event looked to be gathering momentum,. Have been to the Southern 100 instead more recently.

[srob]

Nice pics Y2. I guess the whole event hasn't really been pushed, which may be a good or a bad thing depending on if those who attend would rather it stays a bit more under the radar!

[smifffymoto]

I haven’t been to the Manx before,seeing those pictures of how quiet it was suits me down to the ground.
I love the TT but it’s far too busy for me now.

[y2blade]

graham22 said:

Looks very nice for a fairly unmodified 1200 Bandit with a seat/fairing -extremely effective.

Surprised to see the space on the ferry, we went to the last MGP and the first few classic TTs and the event looked to be gathering momentum,. Have been to the Southern 100 instead more recently.

I believe it’s a special edition bike. SS-01
Might be wrong it’s just what I was told.

[y2blade]

srob said:

Nice pics Y2. I guess the whole event hasn't really been pushed, which may be a good or a bad thing depending on if those who attend would rather it stays a bit more under the radar!

Thanks mate. It’s busy it certain hotspots like when bands are playing etc but it’s definitely a LOT quieter than the TT.

The boat is definitely quieter, and that new (last year) boat is much nicer (it’s a lot bigger too) to travel on than Ben or Mannanan

[y2blade]

My hotel car park.

[y2blade]

Always an emotional moment up here.

Edited by y2blade on Wednesday 27th August 08:40