IOM TT 2024

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Rob 131 Sport

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2,535 posts

53 months

Wednesday 10th April
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Now that we’re into mid April thoughts turn to this years TT where practice starts on the 27th May.

The starting order for the Superbike, Superstock and Senior has been announced and it’s great to see that no less than John McGuinness is starting at Number 1.

John is 6 months older than me and I can’t believe he’s still at the sharp end, especially when you consider his dreadful NW200 accident 7 years ago.

My enthusiasm for the TT has never waned in 40
years and I can’t wait to get on the ferry over to the island next month.

s1dew1nd3r

311 posts

52 months

Wednesday 10th April
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I think ultimately if John is still at it and enjoying himself then thats absolutely great, hes still an absolute missile too in all fairness - just because hes not at the sharp end doesnt mean hes not competitive - a couple have issues or dont quite perform and John is bang there for podiums!

KTMsm

26,901 posts

264 months

Thursday 11th April
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s1dew1nd3r said:
I think ultimately if John is still at it and enjoying himself then thats absolutely great, hes still an absolute missile too in all fairness - just because hes not at the sharp end doesnt mean hes not competitive - a couple have issues or dont quite perform and John is bang there for podiums!
You misread - he IS at the sharp end

There's not many who are consistently better

y2blade

56,127 posts

216 months

Thursday 11th April
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Last night’s launch event is now streaming for free
https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/videos/road-to-2024

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 11th April 22:07

Vette_1978

3,239 posts

223 months

Wednesday 24th April
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Rob 131 Sport said:
Now that we’re into mid April thoughts turn to...
..next years TT. Already booked camping for 2025, just need to be ready 8:30 May 20th for ferry crossing. Tested new tent last weekend, now can't wait to start loading in 4 weeks.

Semmelweiss

1,628 posts

197 months

Wednesday 24th April
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Last year the IOM TT Pass had an early bird discount. Not seen it so far this year, or have I missed it?

iansp

89 posts

51 months

Wednesday 24th April
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I haven't seen anything this month but there was a 25% off offer for the 2024 TT Live Pass for previous subscribers but this has expired.

Semmelweiss

1,628 posts

197 months

Wednesday 24th April
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Thanks. I never got the offer.

smifffymoto

4,564 posts

206 months

Wednesday 24th April
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I think the most anticipated thing this year is whether Michael will surpass Joey’s number of wins.

trickywoo

11,837 posts

231 months

Thursday 25th April
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Do we know what bikes MD is riding?


y2blade

56,127 posts

216 months

Thursday 25th April
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trickywoo said:
Do we know what bikes MD is riding?
…..Does MD know yet?

scunnylad

1,726 posts

170 months

Friday 26th April
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y2blade said:
trickywoo said:
Do we know what bikes MD is riding?
…..Does MD know yet?
Ha was on 765 triumph the other week at Bishopcourt and again today at the Cookstown so looks like a swap from Yamaha in the supersport class

evilkinevil1981

101 posts

114 months

Friday 26th April
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truly on the countdown now, the island seems to be waking up.

This will be my 24th TT and I love it.

The programme went on pre order the other day and the island racer magazine is in shops now

Jacko the Lad

1 posts

3 months

Sunday 28th April
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Hi all. Just in case you aren't aware, the ferry bookings for TT25 go on sale from 08:30 on Monday 20th May.

Skeptisk

7,512 posts

110 months

Sunday 28th April
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Jacko the Lad said:
Hi all. Just in case you aren't aware, the ferry bookings for TT25 go on sale from 08:30 on Monday 20th May.
I was just about to write a post asking that! A friend and I are talking about going for the first time next year.

Any tips for first timers?

We are old and soft so will want accommodation rather than taking a tent. Best place to stay? Are we already too late for TT25?

Tam_Mullen

2,298 posts

173 months

Monday 29th April
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trickywoo said:
Do we know what bikes MD is riding?
He was riding a bare-fairing'd 2024 Fireblade at Cookstown the weekend past.

y2blade

56,127 posts

216 months

Monday 29th April
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As it stands this year will be my first (watching from home) TT in 24 years of going.

I’ve booked for the manx in August as the last couple of years I’ve much preferred the atmosphere and the bikes/people that are there for it.

That said I might still book something last minute for the TT though will see how I’m feeling about it closer to the date as I’ve already got the period booked off work.