Startline Ep 66 - What a difference a year makes: Back with Ashley Robson

Start Line with Beth Espey

Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 26 minutes

A year ago, Startline began with a conversation and a dream.

Our very first guest, Ashley Robson, was hoping to make it to the Manx Grand Prix. Twelve months later, she's back - and this time she's got an incredible story to tell.

From the nerves and excitement of her first solo lap of the Mountain Course to breaking the 100mph barrier and securing a ninth-place class finish at the Classic TT, it's been a remarkable year for Ash.

She joins Beth to reflect on the experience, the extraordinary support of her family and team, the friendships and atmosphere in the paddock, and the hard work behind making a dream come true.

Ash also has some valuable advice for aspiring newcomers, particularly those who've faced disappointment in the entry process - she's living proof that persistence pays off.

And with the MGP now under her belt, there's already another ambition on the horizon...

One year since our very first episode, we're back where Startline began - celebrating just how far one rider has come, and looking ahead to where the road might take her next.

You can find Ashley on Facebook here and Instagram here.

The Startline podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Manx Motorcycle Club, the Promoter and Rights holder for the Manx Grand Prix. Startline is on Facebook and Instagram, so please give the pages a follow and keep up to date with the latest episodes and see some extra content, you can find some great photos on there.

And if you'd like to be part of the podcast, you can email beth@startline.im

Startline Ep 66 - What a difference a year makes: Back with Ashley Robson

Start Line with Beth Espey

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