Isle of Man TT 2026.

Alfaguy · 10-04-2026 11:25PM #1

So anybody going then? I have already booked the ferries. Really cumbersome to get there though - Dublin > Holyhead > Haysham > Douglas and the same sequence in reverse on the way back. I am trailering over my Ducati Monster in the land rover. Hopefully the weather will play along and no cancelled races this year.

rustynutz · 12-04-2026 09:24AM

Not this year, it's something that should be experienced at least once in your lifetime if you have even a passing interest in bikes. I have been going regularly since 2000, but found the last few years really expensive to get the ferry over (and the bad choices for times, usually sail home at 2am to Belfast as no other options) and particularly accommodation. The racing is unbelievable though, as is the bike friendly atmosphere

Alfaguy · 12-04-2026 11:56PM

Roof bars and roof box for my TT trip in the defender have arrived in Johnston & Perrott just need to be collected. Any protest blockages getting into Cork City?

Hotblack Desiato · 13-04-2026 12:16AM

I am trailering over my Ducati Monster in the land rover.

Ugh. Reminiscent of those who show up in the south of France with a Hardly stuck on a shelf on the back of their RV, blissfully unaware they were missing the fcuking entire point

Alfaguy · 21-04-2026 06:07PM

Well I think for safety reasons I am a bit old now to be doing very long bike trips in all weathers. I could of course - being fairly fit and mobile for my age (67) but when I have a jeep and bike trailer why risk it. Anyway I don't want to be ruining my bikes sticking panniers etc onto the back and then having to worry about stuff being stolen off it every place I stop.

The Ducati Monster is booked in for service next week as that's the bike I will be taking.

Alfaguy · 25-05-2026 07:05PM

I signed up for the IOM TT TV pass service. At least now I will know what's going on - unlike last years trip.

https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/products/2026-live-pass?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5B2026%5D%20EU%20%7C%20Search_Brand_All_Users&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21253823686&gbraid=0AAAAAoh20DpeZ9penHuHfiQ3sv5WyjDxI&gclid=CjwKCAjw5s_QBhAdEiwADD_gBsjUEq_XMCs-21XdIKSp5e828ZOqOakqfXBO_kTPBnBo6IxhkhOlkxoCWYsQAvD_BwE

https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/packages/2026-live-pass/videos/2026-tt-live-pass-trailer

GavPJ · 28-05-2026 12:43PM

Don't think we will sidecars on the roads again.

Sidecar class suspended for the remainder of 2026 TT - Manx Radio

Bobh2011 · 29-05-2026 09:28AM

Hearing Channing Tatum is also filming a movie on the TT and has been seen for a years being an common visitor.

funkey_monkey · 29-05-2026 10:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124505946#Comment_124505946

Is there any word on what the reason for this suspension? Has there been some changes to the side car spec's which is making them more likely to get airborn? I can't see why this would be an issue this year, but not in previous years.

Could be the thin edge of the wedge for road racing.

Alfaguy · 29-05-2026 10:38AM

Does anybody know what happened in the incident that gave rise to this. Was not a big fan of sidecar racing anyway but it would be interesting to hear.

enricoh · 29-05-2026 10:48AM

Saw the crowe brothers crash, at agos leap iirc. They were seriously lucky to get away with a few broken bones between them. Unless they put ballast or something in them to keep the nose down they are too dangerous at present.

muddle84 · 29-05-2026 10:58AM

He's a fan of it anyway as is Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt. There's a good few clips of him on the bikes around the paddock and all that on Tiktok and instagram etc

XopherIE · 29-05-2026 11:03AM

Not sure what incident happened to the leadup for the sidecars being removed but the amount of people giving out on other social media platforms that this is ruining the sport and stuff like that the people who want road racing banned will be thrilled need to take into consideration that these decisions aren't just made for fun. Serious thinking and planning has to go into it and if this is the decision that they have came to, there has to be a serious reason for it.

enricoh · 29-05-2026 11:35AM

Maria Costellos sidecar crashed the other night also on a fast straight. There was a disastrous year a few years ago when 4 were killed off sidecars. Better to knock it on the head n see can it be resolved in the winter. I know the prep is off the wall for the TT but needs must.

XopherIE · 29-05-2026 11:42AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124508260#Comment_124508260

Well safety comes first whether people like that or not.

funkey_monkey · 29-05-2026 02:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124508132#Comment_124508132

Did air get under the front and flip it?

Alfaguy · 29-05-2026 11:08PM

Put the Evotech frame sliders and front wheel slider bobbins on my Monster today ahead of its upcoming Isle of Man trip. They are a quality but expensive product though. They were out of stock for the rear wheel bobbins so have to get them later. They look as if they might be somewhat effective and most off all look unobtrusive but my main reason for putting them on was to get a secure tie down point near the front of the bike for the bike trailer. I had been using the handlebars previously as there was nothing else and I am not a fan of putting stress on the handlebars by putting ratchet straps on them

Alfaguy · 02-06-2026 05:12PM

Well here we go we are off. A bit late to the party but I will take it. Kerry > Dublin would have been a pretty nasty wet humid bike ride if I had not brought the trailer. Lets hope IOM will be better.

Alfaguy · 03-06-2026 07:20PM

Well everything is going according to plan except for one small detail. There is no racing going on..

GavPJ · 04-06-2026 09:15AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124522026#Comment_124522026

We'll be very lucky if anything happens at all.

GBX · 04-06-2026 09:34AM

Weather not looking great at all. Doesn't look promising at all.

enricoh · 04-06-2026 11:20AM

Surely they could have brought some of the racing forward to last weekend when weather was decent or was that interfering with Hollywood film sh#te.

Alfaguy · 04-06-2026 02:32PM

Yes - weather is always a gamble with any holiday but its a pity. Loads of people packing up and leaving my campsite.

Jeep, trailer and monster behaved fantastic and campsite is great too. Just virtual non stop rain.

Can't see any racing happening at all either.

GBX · 04-06-2026 02:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124523304#Comment_124523304

Not as straightforward as just bringing it forward a week. They could have rearranged it for a week earlier and it pissed down. No guarantee of good weather either way

Alfaguy · 04-06-2026 03:52PM

Wind is a bit of a problem too now. Ground has gone so soft that the securing pegs are just being ripped up and some tents - especially the bigger ones are getting a bit of a bashing.

GavPJ · 04-06-2026 04:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124524142#Comment_124524142

What campsite are you in?

Alfaguy · 04-06-2026 08:50PM

Glenlough - very convenient to pop in and out of Douglas. Although the Union Mills road that its on will be closed if any racing does go ahead.

enricoh · 05-06-2026 07:34PM

Red flag , sod it anyway - Harrison was flying. Rider who crashed is talking n conscious thankfully.

2 dominant wins for Dunlop today. Wonder will they re run it tomorrow.

Alfaguy · 06-06-2026 12:50AM

Heavy rain expected overnight so I think TT 2026 is already over.

Alfaguy · 06-06-2026 08:53AM

Just drove over the mountain road. Still heavy drizzling up there. Not a hope thats drying out today. Next official TT update due at 12 noon not very hopeful we will have any racing today.

GBX · 06-06-2026 02:19PM

That's all folks .. get well soon to all the injured riders. Great racing when it ran.

Isle of Man TT 2026.

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