(07-06-2024, 09:02 AM)Chrisp955 Wrote: The old format give you days to ride round the island. Attend other events. Which must of help the local economy spending money in other areas especially down south. All we seem to have been doing this year is waiting for announcements. It's been tea quick pint and bed. Then out early to get a spot. I'm definitely not a fan of the new set up. Think the idea is get people on the island for two race days empty there pockets at the dreadfully corporate grandstand then replace them with another lot on a mini brake.
I love the racing but it's a holiday as well. Me and the Mrs like others send a lot of money to get here. You want some time to relax as I dere say do the riders .

Good post, sums me up too.

I'm cutting the TT back from this year onwards. I used to like the days off as much as the race days, ride, relax, mooch about, no rush. I'm over for a pre TT classic/ first day of TT practice on the bike then back for a couple of days on foot.

Roll on manx gp, much more relaxed. I can enjoy the riding, the racing, the bikes and the atmosphere.