'As a rider I think the revised schedule is brilliant'

MGP and Classic TT competitors react to revised timetable

Riders have been giving their reaction to a significantly revised timetable for this year's Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

The changes were announced last night in light of the very wet and windy weather conditions expected from Wednesday onwards.

It means today is the first of four consecutive race days, with the Historic Junior added to the Saturday schedule, alongside the Sportbike and Supersport MGP races.

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"Don't get me wrong, I know there'll be a lot of people upset at home who've booked to come over." - Dom Herbertson

Speaking to Radio TT, Dominic Herbertson says he's a fan of the new schedule:

Before the qualifying session got underway this morning, Irish racer Brian McCormack gave his reaction:

Roads around the Mountain Course are due to reopen today by no later than 9pm.

The changes to the schedule also mean Sunday's Jurby Day has been pushed back due to the planned road closures. It will now take place on Saturday 29 August instead.