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High profile TT newcomer Simon Andrews says no amount of homework could prepare anybody for the reality of seeing the mountain course for the first time.
The British Superbike Championship rider has been over for a few days this week as part of his preparations for his racing debut on the Isle of Man later this year.
He says he felt he had memorised most of the corners from studying on board footage, but that all changed at the start of his trip:
Jamie Devine enjoying 'the graft' of pro boxing journey
He's one of two Manx pro fighters at same event this weekend
Football: Div 2 top two to meet in crunch midweek clash
Castletown & Onchan face off ahead of another busy three-day schedule (Fixtures: 23-25 Apr)
Ben Birchall: Sidecar TT competition 'good for the sport'
14-time winner says new teammate Rousseau 'ticks all the boxes'
Snooker: Cue Zone Blinders retain league title
Three-way tie for individual league crown after season finale
Football: Peel win Women's FA Cup to secure season double
Corkish double helps westerners beat resilient Onchan
London Marathon: "some great performances from Isle of Man runners"
Results from Sunday's event
