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    Thread: 2019 ferry tickets
Post: 2019 ferry tickets

Hi I’ve been brought a cottage for race week for my birthday so now desperately trying to get travel arranged  Ideally bike or van tickets on a ferry as near to 1st over and 8th back as possible I can...
Dkv Miscellaneous Wanted 0 3,375 18-11-2018, 10:12 AM
    Thread: TT Moon
Post: RE: TT Moon

Great Poem ....:icon_lol::icon_lol:
Bolton's Wanderer General Discussion 5 11,474 01-06-2016, 12:04 PM
    Thread: TT2016 Schedule
Post: RE: TT2016 Schedule

(05-11-2015, 01:00 PM)GTCofC Wrote: Dougboy - Roads closed on Race Days as follows: Saturday 4th June - the whole of the Mountain section closed by 9.30 am with the Ramsey - Bungalow section closed...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 10 19,590 06-11-2015, 06:50 PM
    Thread: TT2016 Schedule
Post: RE: TT2016 Schedule

"(Roads close on the Mountain section of the Course 1 hour 15 minutes before the start of racing. Roads close from Barrule Park, Ramsey to The Bungalow 15 minutes prior to the road closing from The Bu...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 10 19,590 04-11-2015, 02:23 PM
    Thread: ‘High risk’ Isle of Man TT world series plan is shelved
Post: World Series

http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-ma...st-276000/
Moderator4 TT Related Posts (Only) 8 15,667 27-10-2015, 06:47 PM
    Thread: John Kennaugh R.I.P.
Post: RE: John Kennaugh R.I.P.

Never got a chance to meet John, But like most people here, He was a Joy to listen to on the Early morning chat show, Greeba was looking a bit cloudy, so the days racing might not go ahead, was one of...
Moderator4 General Discussion 8 15,880 22-09-2015, 07:20 PM
    Thread: F1 technical spec
Post: RE: F1 technical spec

Just be careful Guys as to how this thread pans out, As we all know, Rules in racing can be subject to change depending on who you are, If you get my Drift ? But some very good points have been rais...
Moderator4 Manx Grand Prix & Former Classic TT 33 71,393 20-08-2015, 07:28 PM
    Thread: On-Board laps
Post: On-Board laps

I've just received an invite from Duke to order the TT2015 Review, fair enough. Alongside it were adverts for 3 separate DVDs of on-board laps from 2015. I'm assuming that Duke are simply satisfying a...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 35 64,137 10-07-2015, 01:25 PM
    Thread: Bray Hill. The steep.
Post: RE: Bray Hill. The steep.

I noticed also that he elevation continues to drop from the Bottom of Bray right up (down!) to Selbourne Drive which just ain't so?
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 20 42,515 24-06-2015, 04:30 PM
    Thread: What would you like to see changed for next year?
Post: RE: What would you like to see changed for next ye...

Riders going off in number order right down the field. My 2015 Raceguide remains unopened and I won't bother to buy one again. (Apparently no one has complained to the organizers, so they assume every...
Dougboy General Discussion 203 388,946 24-06-2015, 10:45 AM
    Thread: What if?
Post: RE: What if?

(22-06-2015, 11:52 AM)Ken37.73 Wrote: I reckon they're not that different to each other on the bike ....... Agree 100%
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 31 91,353 22-06-2015, 02:53 PM
    Thread: I'm glad this didn't happen in TT fortnight . . .
Post: RE: I'm glad this didn't happen in TT fortnight . ...

I think we were closer than most people realise to losing the Mannanan sailings on the middle Saturday due to the weather. That could have had a knock-on effect for days.
Dougboy General Discussion 6 26,551 22-06-2015, 10:06 AM
    Thread: What if?
Post: RE: What if?

Just to add a new 'What if', I believe that if Steve Plater had continued at the TT, he would have been giving everyone, a very difficult time - in all classes. Great to see Hutchy back and winning, a...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 31 91,353 22-06-2015, 09:57 AM
    Thread: Reduced Ferry Capacity for 2016!
Post: Reduced Ferry Capacity for 2016!

Here
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 3 8,703 19-06-2015, 05:16 PM
    Thread: What would you do to support Malcom - please list it?
Post: RE: What would you do to support Malcom - please l...

Posting anonymously is not necessarily a problem or in any way sinister. There are, shockingly, some people who spend time on web forums and the like when they should be doing something else! Ahem ;-)
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 51 94,090 19-06-2015, 10:28 AM
    Thread: Prayers for critically injured Jamie Hamilton
Post: RE: Prayers for critically injured Jamie Hamilton

I think we've all been hoping to hear this great news. Clearly an awful long way to go but a step in the right direction.
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 33 56,369 18-06-2015, 03:39 PM
    Thread: RST Parade lap
Post: RE: RST Parade lap

I think I'm correct in saying that at the time of this 'incident' there were also 2 genuine racing incidents in progress. This steered the CoC to red-flag the session and cancel the parade.
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 9 15,171 17-06-2015, 11:18 AM
    Thread: To all the Marshals who did the 2015 TT, a very big thank you all
Post: RE: To all the Marshals who did the 2015 TT, a ver...

I spent all week in (mostly) fine weather at Guthries and the 27th and with the exception of Friday, it was bloody cold. For me, the real heroes are those marshals that were up there during practice w...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 16 28,579 17-06-2015, 09:51 AM
    Thread: Forum meeting?
Post: RE: Forum meeting?

The beard did indeed come off and thanks to everyones amazing generosity in sponsoring me to do it,we have raised £1100 for the fund. Added to the cards and the T shirt sales that makes £2300 so far b...
Herman Gelmet TT Related Posts (Only) 47 88,875 16-06-2015, 03:55 PM
    Thread: Senior Prediction
Post: RE: Senior Prediction

(12-06-2015, 12:13 PM)Ricky Wrote: That's a brave prediction puttin Dean p3. No chance o that bike makin it til the end unfortunately. Just ask the Milwaukee boys Looks like you were spot on about ...
Boltonswanderer TT Related Posts (Only) 10 15,228 12-06-2015, 12:47 PM
    Thread: Senior Prediction
Post: RE: Senior Prediction

1 st Hutchy 2nd Bruce 3rd Harrrison We'll soon find out. Good luck to all riders, just come home safe boys !!!
Boltonswanderer TT Related Posts (Only) 10 15,228 12-06-2015, 12:05 PM
    Thread: Could this be JM130's last TT?
Post: RE: Could this be JM130's last TT?

(09-06-2015, 07:25 PM)KypDurron Wrote: As others have said, there'd be no slight on him for doing so.  He's a hero to all and it would be great to have a true king of the mountain like him retire sa...
Boltonswanderer TT Related Posts (Only) 55 105,293 09-06-2015, 08:54 PM
    Thread: New to TT
Post: RE: New to TT

(09-06-2015, 07:16 PM)Stroller Wrote: Book soon.... Eight people on one bike might be a problem though! Big LOL to that Stroller. Welcome to the forum 3ddy.
Boltonswanderer TT Related Posts (Only) 10 22,024 09-06-2015, 08:33 PM
    Thread: Hutchy's back in SuperSport
Post: Hutchy's back in SuperSport

Ian has a seat in Keith Flint's TTC team on an R6. Fantastic news, he's way too good to be sitting out 2 races.
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 3 6,690 01-06-2015, 01:26 PM
    Thread: Forum meeting?
Post: RE: Forum meeting?

I am here "lurkin"! Looking forward to seeing you all again,light snacks will be supplied as usual and our new improved picture display is up now. The exclusive 2015 souvenir T shirts have been ordere...
Herman Gelmet TT Related Posts (Only) 47 88,875 13-05-2015, 02:32 PM
    Thread: Protective barrier to be built in front of the TT Grandstand scoreboard
Post: RE: Protective barrier to be built in front of the...

(07-05-2015, 08:00 AM)maybolezx12r Wrote: Bascically if a bike was to lose control coming through the start/finish area and end up in the scoreboard area it would be a disaster considering the speed...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 22 45,583 07-05-2015, 09:19 AM
  Wink Thread: TT help
Post: TT help

Hi Everyone, Beautiful today here on IOM and the trip over the mountain was amazing. Looking forward to a great fortnight soon and things are gearing up here with the boys working on the course. If...
greengates TT Related Posts (Only) 7 14,901 21-04-2015, 11:47 AM
    Thread: Steam Packet - Marshal's Priority Booking
Post: RE: Steam Packet - Marshal's Priority Booking

(17-04-2015, 01:30 PM)c iom tt Wrote: Hmm... So the marshals get priority booking after all these years. And what is happening to the TT soon? Going out to tender/privatisation. Coincidence?? Hmmm. ...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 43 72,613 17-04-2015, 03:42 PM
    Thread: Steam Packet - Marshal's Priority Booking
Post: RE: Steam Packet - Marshal's Priority Booking

Brilliant. But it will require careful policing. At some of the busy areas it would be very easy to sign on, turn up and then clear off without doing a stroke.
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 43 72,613 16-04-2015, 04:42 PM
    Thread: North Wales beware!
Post: RE: North Wales beware!

(04-04-2015, 07:47 AM)c iom tt Wrote: I no longer ride into North Wales of a weekend. The police will stop you for anything and issue a ticket if they can. If you ride a bike , you are not welcome. ...
Boltonswanderer General Discussion 4 10,953 06-04-2015, 09:18 PM
    Thread: Michael Dunlop talks up new Yamaha R1 and warns TT rivals: ‘I’m ready’
Post: RE: Michael Dunlop talks up new Yamaha R1 and warn...

Whether he meant supporters or fellow competitors, the 'Everybody hates me' comment is clearly complete tosh. It is a very revealing insight into the way he sees himself.
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 9 14,974 24-03-2015, 03:38 PM
    Thread: Sanitized
Post: RE: Sanitized

To be honest, I had high hopes when I moved over here and was grateful for the opportunity, but I'm becoming increasingly disenchanted. I've had my posts edited by the moderator simply because my poin...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 89 184,570 16-03-2015, 05:20 PM
    Thread: Sean Emmett jailed for three months after assault
Post: RE: Sean Emmett jailed for three months after assa...

(12-03-2015, 01:31 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: Scumbag, turns out he's been inside before, as well. Double scumbag! Perhaps Mr. Big will object to his eating habits when queuing  for the showers ...
Boltonswanderer General Discussion 4 9,147 12-03-2015, 11:03 PM
    Thread: Lap records current
Post: RE: Lap records current

(09-03-2015, 12:10 PM)Dougboy Wrote: There is only 1 lap record. If you look at the title of this Thread it says "Lap Records" and I presume that the original poster was meaning all of the differ...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 11 18,482 09-03-2015, 02:35 PM
    Thread: Lap records current
Post: RE: Lap records current

There is only 1 lap record. If you look at the title of this Thread it says "Lap Records" and I presume that the original poster was meaning all of the different and individual class lap records, s...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 11 18,482 09-03-2015, 12:10 PM
    Thread: Spot the Mistake
Post: RE: Spot the Mistake

And there was us bitching that the TT had gone all slick, corporate and professional! LOL
Dougboy General Discussion 17 44,528 27-02-2015, 10:00 PM
    Thread: Spot the Mistake
Post: RE: Spot the Mistake

Which Sector is 'Kappal Gate'? ;-)
Dougboy General Discussion 17 44,528 27-02-2015, 04:40 PM
    Thread: Team Mugen to compete at TT 2015
Post: RE: Team Mugen to compete at TT 2015

(15-02-2015, 02:05 PM)Blademan Wrote: I agree with you Shuffler, I'd far rather see a 3-4 lap 250/400cc race than the one lap zero TT farce. What the hell is anyone going to ride in a 250/400 race??
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 147 311,155 16-02-2015, 10:45 AM
    Thread: Team Mugen to compete at TT 2015
Post: RE: Team Mugen to compete at TT 2015

(13-02-2015, 12:22 PM)Alfie Noakes Wrote: Didn't realise the Mugen bikes were that heavy,  lapping at the times the lovely smelly 250 2-stroke times were doing before course changes is impressive an...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 147 311,155 13-02-2015, 12:40 PM
    Thread: Dan Kneen - Loses Rides for 2015
Post: RE: Dan Kneen - Loses Rides for 2015

It's not a good sign when riders as talanted as Dan are scratching around for rides. Hutchy was recently reported as hunting for a 600 ride for the roads. Sign of the times?
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 10 16,463 10-02-2015, 10:55 AM
    Thread: TT 2015 date blunder
Post: RE: TT 2015 date blunder

(09-02-2015, 01:49 PM)partimer Wrote: Mad Sunday is ALWAYS the first Sunday in June. So when the first Sunday in June is the 1st of June it can look like "it's been brought forward a week" it hasn't...
partimer TT Related Posts (Only) 13 30,848 09-02-2015, 05:27 PM
    Thread: TT 2015 date blunder
Post: RE: TT 2015 date blunder

Mad Sunday is ALWAYS the first Sunday in June. So when the first Sunday in June is the 1st of June it can look like "it's been brought forward a week" it hasn't And the TT date determines the dates f...
partimer TT Related Posts (Only) 13 30,848 09-02-2015, 01:49 PM
    Thread: Marshals on this Forum?
Post: RE: Marshals on this Forum?

Sector 2 Ballagarey . Been there for the last 5 years love it ,great team and very fast!
Herman Gelmet TT Related Posts (Only) 52 145,131 01-02-2015, 12:24 AM
    Thread: Our Guy In India
Post: RE: Our Guy In India

(30-01-2015, 03:53 PM)Malcolm Cheers Malc. Wrote: [Image: http://www.ttwebsite.com/gifs/TT2015/guyinindia1.jpg] TT fans’ favourite Guy Martin is getting back in the saddle for an Indian adventure ...
Boltonswanderer General Discussion 7 12,666 31-01-2015, 11:51 PM
    Thread: Government responds to noise complaint petition
Post: RE: Government responds to noise complaint petitio...

Signed
Boltonswanderer General Discussion 7 12,091 29-01-2015, 09:24 PM
    Thread: TT World Series
Post: RE: TT World Series

(27-01-2015, 04:41 PM)Steady the Edward Wrote: (24-01-2015, 10:45 PM)captainsparkledotcom Wrote: IMO it hinges on the question "is the 'TT brand' big enough now, & therefore seen as sufficient...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 55 117,771 27-01-2015, 05:26 PM
    Thread: Post Classic Regs
Post: RE: Post Classic Regs

I think is fair to point out that the original idea for a Post Classic race at the MGP came from the MMCC and was supported by the MGP ambassadors at the time. The rules then where much discussed and ...
partimer TT Related Posts (Only) 59 118,387 27-01-2015, 01:17 PM
    Thread: German Riders
Post: RE: German Riders

(25-01-2015, 11:26 PM)Shooie Wrote: Remember watching and thoroughly enjoying the race where Helmut Dähne &  Hans-Otto Butenuth raced their BMW against a 750 Triumph known as "Slippery Sam" ridd...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 26 116,795 26-01-2015, 04:33 PM
    Thread: Steam Packet
Post: RE: Steam Packet

(26-01-2015, 03:47 PM)dommyman Wrote: As I cannot go to the TT this year, I phoned to cancel my booking, and was quite prepared to lose my £40 deposit.  A nice guy from the Steam Packet said he coul...
Dougboy General Discussion 2 7,367 26-01-2015, 04:28 PM
    Thread: TT World Series
Post: RE: TT World Series

I really can't see this taking off ( why will event organisers want - or even be able - to pay a fee to the TT organisers?). However the 'volunteer' argument is a dead end, all kinds of major and very...
Dougboy TT Related Posts (Only) 55 117,771 24-01-2015, 10:14 PM