hissingsid Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Do they train riders as well as Marshalls ? I thought all entrants had to have a pedigree of sorts like competed in MGP or other road races I did not know any Tom, Dick or Harry could come over go around the course a few times and sign up to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, hissingsid said: Do they train riders as well as Marshalls ? I thought all entrants had to have a pedigree of sorts like competed in MGP or other road races I did not know any Tom, Dick or Harry could come over go around the course a few times and sign up to race. Quite a few riders come over and spend a few days checking out the course. Just sighting laps and getting to know where to aim for at particular points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 58 minutes ago, hissingsid said: Do they train riders as well as Marshalls ? I thought all entrants had to have a pedigree of sorts like competed in MGP or other road races I did not know any Tom, Dick or Harry could come over go around the course a few times and sign up to race. MGP and TT riders have to attend a three day familiarisation training course covering the circuit, scrutineering requirements, pit procedures, flags etc etc. All riders have to have reached a high standard in racing before even being allowed to attend, let alone race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Roses are red, violets are blue, I doubt we’ll see racing in June (20)22😱. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Johnson Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Max Power said: MGP and TT riders have to attend a three day familiarisation training course covering the circuit, scrutineering requirements, pit procedures, flags etc etc. All riders have to have reached a high standard in racing before even being allowed to attend, let alone race. So in the real world what you are saying is..................... New riders come over before the races and ride round the "course" which is mostly a, no more than B ROAD UK equivalent road- at speed During that "Learning" process it is not uncommon for these "limited intelligence, IOM government prize money chasing Competitors"* to ride to the islands road rules, I.E no limit on lots of the island roads that form part of this "racing circuit"".. P.S. , don't even go there with these high standard/ experienced "skilled" riders with an International license and that sh1t. You well know that riders licenses do the rounds on their own to get a signature to make a TT ride OK. * There are no Nobel prize winning types riding for money on our death race 🙂 Edited January 8, 2022 by Boris Johnson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 8:28 PM, hissingsid said: I expect the tourism lot have got to by punchy and sound confident but behind the scenes it will be a hope for the best strategy. Unfortunately with a mammoth event like this forward planning is key, very difficult for all concerned. If I owned a fancy goods shop that sold sweatshirts I would be ordering them without the date on that is for sure. This is exactly what is happening. Cut back on numbers and range due to stocks from previous years and uncertainty but luckily most not dated. There will be still be enough dated items I believe though. Its quite a issue that spectators can buy a garment dated as a memento etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 hours ago, finlo said: Training for the TT? should be able to park up at Robs house , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) . Edited January 11, 2022 by ManxTaxPayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Boris Johnson said: So in the real world what you are saying is..................... New riders come over before the races and ride round the "course" which is mostly a, no more than B ROAD UK equivalent road- at speed During that "Learning" process it is not uncommon for these "limited intelligence, IOM government prize money chasing Competitors"* to ride to the islands road rules, I.E no limit on lots of the island roads that form part of this "racing circuit"".. P.S. , don't even go there with these high standard/ experienced "skilled" riders with an International license and that sh1t. You well know that riders licenses do the rounds on their own to get a signature to make a TT ride OK. * There are no Nobel prize winning types riding for money on our death race 🙂 There's nothing happening like you say, you are completely out of touch as you so ably demonstrate. It's impossible to fiddle your licence and racing capabilities these days, organisers have access to all of your results, no matter where in the world you come from. Riders are driven around the course by a qualified instructor at normal road speeds, in fact quite slowly. Not many choose to ride a bike on their own to learn the course, you can't get much of an idea about racing by riding on open roads. It's mainly about remembering landmarks, turn in points and apexes etc. Some come over and drive around the course, have you had a problem with that? You can try to denigrate riders as of limited intelligence, you obviously don't know any. I'm sure that you would be seen off by most in a battle of wits! There's no Nobel laureates on here but you still seem outclassed! 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ďouglas Peel Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Lightening McQueen said: Roses are red, violets are blue, I doubt we’ll see racing in June (20)22😱. Roses are red,violets are blue, so goes the age old rhyme...but i know John Ian and Michael, will be on that start finish line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Is Tim Glover doing the NPM TT commentary this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 No the new lady is doing it now she has all the Manx names off 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightening McQueen Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 50 minutes ago, Ďouglas Peel said: Roses are red,violets are blue, so goes the age old rhyme...but i know John Ian and Michael, will be on that start finish line. As long as the don’t get in the way of commuters😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Allinson on the NPM this morning, giving it large, everything in the garden is rosy. The hoteliers are expecting bumper bookings, people are looking at the island as an alternative destination. I think the good doctor has a severe dose of Skellyitis, a variant of bullshititis, but more infectious. Symptoms include ability to distort and manipulation of figures, telling gullible people what they want to hear and keeping a straight face at the same time. This disease originated in the Department of Enterprise before spreading throughout the IOMG, but has laid low, until subsequently re-emerging. On a serious note, I think that this a prelude to an intense burst of serious money wastage - grandiose schemes like the deep water cruise berth will get another airing. Ramsey Marina and Ramsey Bay schemes whilst they are private schemes, IOMG will railroad and push authorities into giving the developers what they want for as little as possible. I can even see Laurence’s wish for a new TT grandstand plans get an airing. Incidentally many people I talk too, think the TT won’t go ahead due to Covid and the knock on effects. Edited January 9, 2022 by 2112 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, 2112 said: Allinson on the NPM this morning, giving it large, everything in the garden is rosy. The hoteliers are expecting bumper bookings, people are looking at the island as an alternative destination. I think the good doctor has a severe dose of Skellyitis, a variant of bullshititis, but more infectious. Symptoms include ability to distort and manipulation of figures, telling gullible people what they want to hear and keeping a straight face at the same time. This disease originated in the Department of Enterprise before spreading throughout the IOMG, but has laid low, until subsequently re-emerging. On a serious note, I think that this a prelude to an intense burst of serious money wastage - grandiose schemes like the deep water cruise berth will get another airing. Ramsey Marina and Ramsey Bay schemes whilst they are private schemes, IOMG will railroad and push authorities into giving the developers what they want for as little as possible. I can even see Laurence’s wish for a new TT grandstand plans get an airing. Incidentally many people I talk too, think the TT won’t go ahead due to Covid and the knock on effects. It's always good to look on the bright side. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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