IoM TT 2006 - Advice needed

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

There's a few of us looking at going to the TT next (probably over a long weekend). None of us have been before, so I'm looking for advice from people who known or have been before.

I know the Steam Packet Company goes from Liverpool and Heysham (although only seems to go from Liverpool a fraction of the times it goes from Heysham) and I got an online quote of £20 which seems very cheap. Do they provide tie-downs, a way of securing bikes etc? Or do you spend the entire crossing clutching your bike so that it doesn't fall over?! Laughing

Obviously accommodation is going to be the hardest thing as I hear everywhere gets booked very quickly. Camping may the way forward, but we'll see.

Dates for next year seem to be 27th May to 9th June. Apparently Mad Sunday is on the 4th June, so we'll have to give that a shot (with the camcorder connected of course!). I see the Superbikes are on the 3rd and the Superstocks on the 5th. Anyone recommend anything in particular to see (apart from the stunters and naked girls in Douglas at night! Twisted Evil

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All advice welcomed, thanks!

EDIT: Recommended (not too crowded) viewing points would be good too!

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Open invite?

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

I've got a Wales trip booked around that time. I'm sure they wouln't have been stupid enough to clash it with the IOM but i'll check the dates to be sure.

As long as it doesn't clash, you can count me in for definite.
And im the sort of person that keeps to these things!

Teaman · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

Im up for the TT next year.
not been myself either, never had anyone that would go with me,,
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Gutting I would like to of gone, but I have a Trackday and exams during that time. Sad

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jon p · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Karma :

i really want to go to the TT next year but im not sure when my exams are. might be lucky next year. seen as GCSE's got in way this year.

GSXR_Warrior · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

Used to go to the TT every year....looking forward to going again in 2007.....TT's 100th anniversary. I would really start looking for accomodation pretty soon though as most people as they are leaving book again for the next year. Camping is an option that I have tried and there are some well setup campsites with shower blocks and there are others where it's just a field with no amenities whatsoever...again you pays your money you takes your choice.
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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I'm planning on going next year, although i've not started planning.
£20 does seem very cheap though.

Would be good to meet up if/when we are over there.

Anyway, back on topic, advise please. Smile

sanchezz_182 · Crazy Courier Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Karma :

iv been trying to plan this with my mate, was planning on camping, some one said to book the ferry erly as it sumtimes gets booked up, but im up for it Smile

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

I've an idea to go to the Manx TT with my brother and others, though similarly I've not really started planning yet.
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johnsilva · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Karma :

MATE!

The £20 is just the deposit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will have to pay a further £140 before the end of February!
(ie £160 total)

I have been 4 times now and can't wait for the next time!!!!!!

Your bikes are all tied down properly, along with the 500 odd other bikes too. Its such a great atmosphere and im excited just thinking about it!

Hope this helps

John
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satans_BIG_helper · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Dec 2004 Karma :

And dont forget to look out for the lunatic on the NOS GPZ750 turbo Cool

(if i ever finish building the bloody thing)

I aim to be there next year and i may have even got lucky as a mate of a good mate of mine is moving to IOM so with a bit of luck free accomodation Laughing

debdimps · Scooby Slapper Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

O O O I got a free leaflet from the bike show on the TT cus its something we'd like to do eventually anyhows heres a web addy thats on it.

www.2006tt.com

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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

When I was looking at the ferry prices a couples years back the buggers were charging more for a bike than a van in TT week Rolling Eyes

There's a reason they're often referred to as the 'steam racket' company.. not like you've got a choice though Sad

Trixie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ah yes, the good ol' Steam Racket.....If you haven't already, book your ferry now. £20 is the deposit, you'll get an invoice about Jan/Feb next year for the remainder. Prices do tend to go up for TT unfortunately. There tend to be extra sailings laid on from both Heysham and Liverpool during the busy period, and there are more sailings from Liverpool anyway in the summer.

Accommodation is a nightmare to get (cheap hotels/B&B's etc) unless you book a year in advance. A lot of people find a good B&B and book for the next year when they're doing the TT. There are loads of campsites though, many with good facilities, and right next to the TT course too. Now they've stopped morning practice, you may even get a lie-in!! Laughing

Your bike will get tied down on the ferry, but check over it before you ride it off, just to be on the safe side.

Most viewing places will be busy, but if you can get to the really good spots early then you'll be fine. Bear in mind that certain places you'll be stuck in while the roads are closed.

On the up side, the TT is an experience you must have in your life. It's totally addictive and you may find the rest of your year is centred round how you're gonna get back next year!! The place is like nothing on earth, just absolutely fantastic.

Her are a few links which should give you more information. There are a few forums on some of these sites too, so you may be able to get more advice and look for accommodation to.

www.ttwebsite.com
www.iomtt.com
www.realroadracing.com

By TT next year, I'll be living back there (and kipping on a mate's sofa, so sorry, no accommodation to offer!), so I may see some fellow BCF-ers there!
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TL666 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Karma :

When I went this year there were a lot of people saying that there would be no more mad sundays. Is this the case? Have they put the new speed limits in place yet? I love the Isle of Mann. It really is the best track in the world. I hope they don't fuck it up for us all.

Trixie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Karma :

There is talk of an all island speed limit, but nothing's happened yet. A report has apparently been submitted and a decision is going to be made based on its recommendations.

I sincerely hope that there is no all island speed limit.

As far as Mad Sunday goes, I've not heard anything about scrapping it! There wasn't one as such this year, and it's happened in previous years too, but only if the weather causes a race to be delayed and run on the Sunday instead.
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