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We finally get some racing on Friday 5/Jun! The Sr TT is moved to the afternoon from Saturday, and we take a few dedicated fans through some backroads and paths to a secret spot at the very end of Sulby straight - the fastest point on the course - to the point where they just start their braking for Sulby Bridge. Even after 15 years of this, I am still blown away - the guests found it breathtaking! Highlight of the week!

Sr TT up close at Sulby Bridge

ON Friday 5/Jun we have a private hospitality at the iconic Ginger Hall on the TT course. Our host is the multiple-champion racer Glenn Irwin. Glenn starts the day with us by narrating a lap of the TT course as ridden by John McGuiness.

Glenn Irwin narrates a fast lap

On 4/Jun/26 we take our guests on a rainy coach lap of the TT course, narrated by Czech rider Michal

Slow lap of course with Indi

Irish journalist Simon Patterson shows a clip from Dean Harrison superbike on TT course. He is amazed Dean can take his hands of the bar to make an adjustment at almost 200mph! He explains why many top riders are moving to use superstock bikes for the superbike class

Simon Patterson walks through Harrison superbike clip

Irish journalist Simon Patterson has attended 195 consecutive MotoGP events. He breaks the streak missing the Italian motoGP to be with us at the Isle of Man! We give him a special award for helping us over all the years and to commemorate the end of his remarkable run!

Simon Patterson awarded after 195 consecutive MotoGPs

Event review - Isle of Man TT 2026

Well, it was one of the worst weeks in living memory for the weather at the TT, but that didn't stop us from having loads of fun!

Indeed, with the reduced racing we found more time to meet riders, see teams, enjoy the wonderful island hospitality, and make new friends! This week the Isle of Man was the star! Also the reduced racing made us savour the action we did see even more!

Here's a recap of the 10 days of TT week!

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Packaging and preparation takes two days - with about 120 bags to individually pack! Amanda gives a hand and a well earned beer awaits the end of a long packing day!

FRIDAY Practice
We take the early arrivers to view the practice from Braddan Bridge. Especially cool viewing from old Braddan Kirkyard dating back to the 13th century!

FRIDAY Opening dinner

We open the week with a dinner at the spectacular Claremont Hotel. Our special guest is our sponsored rider from Czech Republic Michal "Indi" Dokoupil. He tells us his fascinating personal history of he became a racer and his 20 years at the TT. He will go on to win a coveted and rare silver trophy at the only Sportbike race of the week!

SATURDAY at Sulby Glen

Sadly all racing is cancelled Saturday, but we have a great day anyhow at the famous Sulby Glen Hotel. home to the most successful TT sidecar passenger Dan Sayle. Our host for the day was the legendary Steve Parrish who kept us well entertained! We returned from Sulby the long way around - via the mountain section where it was clear (not!) why the racing could not go!

SUNDAY at Creg-ny-baa

Sunday turns out to be a perfect day! We are treated to a now-rare 6 lap superbike race! We have a private grandstand, a beer & food tent and of course awesome up close viewing along the hedgerow! A great day!!
We also get to see Indi in action at last in the solo practice lap!

SUNDAY closing drinks

For those on the 3 night tour (and those staying longer who simply can't miss anything!) we have our closing drinks at the Sir Norma's bar in the Sefton. Of course Indi joins us. We are also treated to a visit by Steve Parrish and his friend and famous presenter Henry Cole!

MONDAY Isle of Man Tour

A drizzly Monday did not stop us from doing our traditional Isle of Man tour! Starting with our traditional visit to the memorial to Scottish racer Steve Hislop, who tragically passed in a helicopter crash in 2003 - just after we had started our business. He occupies a position overlooking the Douglas harbour and promenade. Our next stop is the world famous Laxey Wheel - the largest water wheel in the world dating from Victorian times. Servicing the old zinc, silver and lead mines, it is a feat of engineering wonder that all gear heads love! On our way to Peel, we make a brief stop at the Tynwald Hill the only outdoor parliament in the world, at the site of ancient Viking “thing” gatherings over 1000 years ago! Peel is a lovely fishing port on the west side of the island. Our group splits into those exploring the lovely harbour (and famous Manx kippers!) and those visiting the 700+ year old imposing Peel Castle. A brilliant lunch at the Creek Inn with fantastic real ales rounds out a lovely day around the Island!

Monday Night Riders' Dinner

We welcome our 6-day tour guests as well as those staying on in our Deluxe and 9-night packages with a superb dinner and drinks in the Claremont Hotel. We are joined by several guests. Our compere for the evening is former Scottish racer and multiple TT victor Keith Amor. Keith introduces top racer, James Hillier (England). James is not racing this week as he is working with the new TT film with Channing Tatum! They walk us through some video footage of the circuit, including one of James’s hairier moments! Keith and James are then joined by our sponsored rider “Indi” Dokoupil from Czech Republic. Indi is the very opposite end of the paddock from James - a privateer of 20 years, operating on a shoestring budget, driving his 20 year old sprinter van from Prague every year, yet still defeating many of the top end teams and riders! (Not James we hasten to add!) Keith loves this fact as do all guests! The evening is finished by our after dinner speaker Simon Patterson who walks us through many issues and controversies including why the sidecars had been stopped for this TT, and foreshadowing the Macau Grand Prix and even the possibility of the return of the Ulster Grand Prix. (We will do tours to both in 2027 if they happen!). We close the evening with a special award to Simon who had attended 195 consecutive MotoGP events, only to finally break his streak by missing the Italian MotoGP to join us at the Isle of Man TT!

TUESDAY Hedgerow tour

Even the gulls wished they were inside on Tuesday morning as we re-plan our day thanks to more bad weather!

We postpone our departure several times hoping the weather will clear, but finally we decide to do something rather than sit in the hotel all day, so we organise an impromptu half-lap of the track tour with the super knowledgeable Amanda guiding our double decker! We have to skip the closed mountain section but take the scenic route around to Signpost - one of the last corners on the circuit. We are just in time as the day cleared up to permit the Supersport race! Armed with a couple of coolers of beer & soft drinks, we watch from the slow corner or the fast bend at Bedstead or the final straight at the Nook. For many, this is their first test of the racing!

WEDNESDAY Grandstand & Team Hospitality

The weather is even worse Wednesday. All racing is called off. While the grandstand customers sensibly stay home in the pouring rain, a group have opted for the team hospitality and we head up to join the Austrian multiple sidecar champion Klaus Klaffenbock. In addition to free flowing beer and great food we are introduced to a number of riders. First up is Carolynn Sells, the first - and only! - woman to outright win a TT race (2009 Manx TT in Ultralightweight class). Veteran Irish racer Brian McCormack also joins us, and later we do an in-depth tour of his garage and bikes. After another visit to Indi’s garage to sample his imported Czech beer on draft we decide to call it a day. Almost! Some of our Klaffi guests want more, so we fill up the van, and Gordon drives to Amanda’s expert narration and we do an entire lap of the TT course!

In the evening our Deluxe guests at the Claremont are closing their tour, and we enjoy final drinks in the lovely lounge bar.

Our favourite Canadian guests Terry & Robert take Gordon to the best Italian restaurant on the Island Enzo’s! Thanks!!

THURSDAY Guided course tour

Bad weather wasn’t going to stop one of the highlights of our tour! We jump on a coach for a slow lap of the TT course narrated by Indi! His personal experience of the course was both thrilling and hilarious! We stop for lunch at the legendary Creg-ny-ba where we have an opportunity to grill Indi further and enjoy the superb beer and memorabilia. See our video of Indi’s lap.

Thursday evening we are treated to a brilliant rainbow and an airshow by the Red Arrows! We follow our tradition and hit the famous Italian restaurant Paparazzi. Yum.

FRIDAY at Ginger Hall

At last! After our wet week, 3 races are pushed into Friday including the Senior TT Race normally on Saturday. We go to the iconic Ginger Hall, where we are met by our host, the racing superstar Glenn Irwin! Great food, open bar, and a private grandstand gave us the perfect venue to finally watch some racing! Glenn narrates a fast lap of the course (see our video) and talks about his experiences and predictions. We are thrilled by bikes storming through the chicane at 160+ mph! We pay close attention to Indi in his 2 lap Sportbike race - his first race of the week! He pulls off a superb 9th having started 18th; and best of all he earns a coveted silver replica by being within 5% of Michael Dunlop’s record breaking winning time - Indi ws just 1.9 seconds within this window! A small group of us walks through the backroads to a spot at the end of the Sulby straight just before Sulby Bridge. They are just starting to brake from 200+ mph right in front of us! This is beyond awesome! Sadly the race is red flagged after one lap so it is back to the Ginger Hall for more beer…

SATURDAY at the VIP Legends Club

We split into several groups on Saturday- some go to our private area at the Creg-ny-ba; others join us at the Mercury Club VIP and the remainder are in the grandstand or hedges. Sadly this last group sees nothing as the day is completely washed out. Most of our guests in the VIP are part of the “Legends Club” (where we have about 50% of the total guests!) Many riders are brought to the stage by our host, the former racer Steve Plater. First up is long time clerk of course Gary Thompson who talks us through the decision to delay and cancel racing. He does not have an easy job! We also meet John McGuiness, Peter Hickman, Dean Harrison, Josh Brookes and others. Richard “Milky” Quayle, in charge of newcomers, takes us on a dramatic video hot lap of the course!

Our “Legend” host is Phil McCallen - one of the most successful TT racers of all time, first to win four races in a week. Phil takes us on a private tour of the control town and facilities. Fascinating to see how the race is managed! We end on the roof of the tower for spectacular views!

We take a final garage tour with Indi. He shows off his coveted Silver replica (and the prosecco we smuggled to him from the VIP!) Phil McCallen underlines how difficult it is for privateers to make it at the TT

We close the day at the TT by meeting more riders such as Australian Josh Brooks, Sidecar superstar Ben Birchall and some Hollywood star Keanu Reeves…

SATURDAY Closing drinks and fireworks

30 guests showed up for our closing drinks in the library of Sir Norman’s. While we didn’t get all the racing we had hoped for, we agreed that a good time was had by all! Indi came by with his pride and joy - his Silver replica. We worked out that he won this by just 1.9 seconds or 0.17% within the 5% window! This made his trip worthwhile! We were all proud!

The event closed with the traditional fireworks over the bay.

SUNDAY Castletown tour

For those staying an extra day (highly recommended!) we conduct a private tour to the south of the island. Our first stop is the amazing Murray’s Motorcycle museum. A private collection from the incredible Peter Murray (86) over the past 70 years. Peter himself is the most astonishing presence - encyclopaedic knowledge of every bike, rider, legends and lore! A visit to the Fairy Bridge is obligatory for all those who hope to return to the Island! We next hit the southernmost tip of the island- the Calf of Man for a coffee at the stunning Sound cafe. We round out the day in Castletown itself and lunch and more beer at the George Hotel.
However no visit to the island would be complete without a stop at the most famous pub - The Glue Pot (aka Castle Arms). A perfect pint to complete another unforgettable visit to the Isle of Man!

[and perfect weather Monday morning was God having a joke! :-). Keep this for next year!!]