Episodes
What's it like to have the most starts on the Mountain Course? Dave offers a unique insight into the sport he loves so much, a sport which has given him some incredible highs and devastating lows.If you want to follow Dave - you can find his Facebook page here.To find the documentary about his career which will help support getting it to a film festival, find the link here.To share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com
Ahead of their first Southern 100, we speak to Jim and Ben Gale from Team BSR Sidecar.We also joined by their dad Dicky, who has some brilliant tales about he got started...Follow the team's progress on their Facebook here and you can find their YouTube channel here - you'll want to check out a certain video that's mentioned...We wish them all the best for the Southern 100.
From scooters to start lines, Maria Costello MBE on her racing career, inspiring other women to consider racing and almost missing one of the most important events of her life...You can keep up to date with Maria's racing career here.If you want to share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com
What is it really like being a privateer taking on the TT?Isle of Man rider Dave Rigby talks to us about making the leap from MGP, the financial cost, the importance of sponsors and donkeys...You can follow Dave's progress here If you want to share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com
Joe Yeardsley on babies, bikes and what success at TT 2024 would look like for him.You can follow Joe's progress here (2) FacebookTo share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com
It doesn't matter which part of the world you go to, the common love of bikes brings people together - Jim Hunter on being a Travelling Marshal, supporting the Cain Road Races in Mexico, following in the charitable footsteps of his hero, playing truant and DIY...
You can find out more about The Mike Hailwood Foundation here and if you're at the Grandstand over TT, you're more than welcome to pop in.
Enjoy this selection of photographs Jim has kindly shared with us
If it's in your blood...it's in your blood. Damien Crook on motorcycle racing as he aims for the MG 2024 start line...
Keep up to date with Danien's progress on his racing page here.
Chris 'the chain's off' Kinley gives us an insight into what's it like behind the microphone and says there's something he's always wanted to do....
Entering TT 2024? I kinda did it by accident...Ryan Garside.
But will he make it to the start line? If you can help you can get in touch with Ryan here.
For six months you race, for six months you get ready to race - Marcus Spartacus' Simpson #23
Find out more about Marcus and how you can support him here.
(Thank you to David Purves for some of these photographs)
I didn't realise normal people could race motorbikes - Father and son Anthony and Aron Redmond on living the dream.
You can find out more about Red Demon Racing here.
https://www.youtube.com/@reddemonracing
https://www.youtube.com/@reddemonracing
Racer, motorcross mum, IOM sports Administrator of the Year, Chair of Andreas Racing Association - Linda Alton-Heath (AKA Superwoman!)
You can find the Andreas Racing Facebook page here.
From racing to recovery - Dave Moffitt takes us through his career and looks ahead to 2024.
If you would like to find out more about the Andreas Racing Association, you can find the website here and their Facebook page here
Riding the Mountain Course is like putting your brain through a washing machine - Neal Champion on his own career and being part of the home of club racing on the Isle of Man. You can find out more about the Andreas Racing Association here.
We're people pleasers as sidecar passengers - Jake Roberts and his fiancée Abi Taylor on his first TT and the long winter ahead.
Keep up to date with how Jake is getting on here.
I never think there's anything I can't do - Carolynn Sells on her record-breaking racing career.
Dear Santa, please can I have what I need to race at the TT please? Jack Fowler on taking the next step in his racing career.
You can follow Jack's progress and watch his MGP vlogs here.
It's a sublime sort of torture - Adam Redding on what it's like contemplating coming back to race on the Isle of Man after more than a decade.
Revisiting the dream, former MGP winner Glen English on why he wants to race on the Isle of Man again after more than 23 years. Also hear about the replica trophy he's making to mark the MGP's Centenary.
All dogs are the best, he's just the most skilled rider. Israel Gillette on his canine companion Dan who he hopes will watch him start the MGP in the near future.
My Dad's a gem on the spanners - Luke Blevins on preparing for his first ever Southern 100
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Their hearts are so big for the sport, Will Burchell on the people who make up the motorcycling community as he heads to the Southern 100 for the first time
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Bikes have been really good to me, Brendan Ryan on his racing career so far
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Be ambitious, aim high and enjoy the journey, Mike Booth on following his TT dream
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Marathons, motorbikes and the Bank of Dad, Andrew Jones talks us through preparing for MGP 2023
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Getting to know the face behind the visor, Connor Wade tells us about preparing for MGP 2023.
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From hairdressing to handlebars, Oliver Dean talks us through his racing career until now and tells us why he wants to race in the MGP.
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