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Someone raised this in practice week and the conclusion was that it would be sorted by race week. It wasn't. I was wondering if those locations made it into footage on other channels? Three that come to mind though sure there are more that others noticed: Ballaugh bridge, Ballagarey, Bottom of Barregarrow. Was it just that Hollywood outbid for those locations?

Hiya!

I’m looking to take my husband to the TT next year for a big birthday and have absolutely no idea what’s best to book so all advice welcome.

I looked into the en suite cabins next to the village but they were extortionate. I’ve seen I could the premier inn for approx £300 for 3 nights - is that a good deal or is the location to far out from the racing?

Also would a flight or ferry be best for travelling over?

Any other advice appreciated as it would usually be him I would ask all these questions but I really want it to be a surprise.

Thank you

I promised myself I'd make this video before the end of TT - well, close but no banana.

It's one of my favourite stories from TT history, and barely anyone seems to have heard it.

Many people are aware that the Nazis exploited the 1939 TT for propaganda value, mainly thanks to Roger Willis's excellent book The Nazi TT. But even Roger states that it's fortunate the trophies never left the Island.

Well, they did.

The Lightweight Trophy went to Italy. The Senior Trophy went to Germany. Within weeks, Britain was at war.

I first heard this story many years ago, but I can't find the original source. So I pieced together the tale of what happened to the trophies - and who recovered them - using the Manx National Heritage iMuseum newspaper archive (and borrowed their photos and footage for this video). Full list of sources in the description.

If anyone knows the original source for this story, please let me know!

N.B. If you remember reading about this in a series of tweets in 2023, that was also me - but I originally heard the story many years before that.

While this year was I think the worst year for races run in TT history it was still the most mind blowing thing I've ever seen and I certainly want to come back for TT27. It's difficult to describe how incredible the atmosphere is even during a shitty weather week like this.

**Booking**

I did an Air B&B which was a lot more expensive than a homestay - I was going with family who dragged their feet a little on committing and all the homestays were gone by the time they locked in. So I think my first piece of advice is to just book it if you want to go (like, now) and worry about anyone you want to invite later.

The restaurants are absolutely packed and expensive, so I would suggest booking somewhere where you can make your own meals - even if that just means sandwiches. The groceries here are fairly good quality and are much much cheaper than the restaurants.

If you can, go with another TT fan who gets the TT vibe - my family has a great time but there was a lot of moaning about delays on track days. Personally, I just ignored them and did my own thing for the most part when they got squeaky though.

I did a few solo days in Douglas and solo travel here doesn't feel solo at all, I met a ton of really interesting people at the course and in the fan zone I spent well over an hour chatting with about all kinds of topics - bikes, boats, travel, even wildlife of our respective countries.

**Staying**

Homestays seem to be a lot cheaper and more practical, Manxmen are an incredibly helpful and friendly bunch so don't worry about staying in another person's home while they're around. You really just need a warm bed and ideally somewhere to make a sandwich or two for lunch for track days. I'm already taking with a homestay host and going to meet her over the next week. (I got stuck on the island and extra week after the TT booking my boat too late)

(My Air B&B cost probably X2 what the homestay I'm looking at for the same time does)

Don't do a tent - I thought I'd be okay in the tent when I booked a year ago and I am very glad I booked a B&B instead, the weather here can turn on you in an instant and I can't even imagine staying in a tent in the most torrential rain I've ever seen (this is coming from a Vancouver, BC citizen who does a fair bit of camping).

**Getting Around**

I'd say the Manx public transit is mostly fine but to get deeper into the course book a taxi a day or two in advance, I used Pauls Taxi and his company was fantastic 10/10 service. It's less stress catching a cab to a vantage point than it is waiting on a bus that might be heavily delayed or on a different schedule - it seems the Manx schedules on the bus stops aren't always totally up to date.

Really, plan an hour or more to travel via the bus, the bus theoretically runs on the half hour but with the TT its pretty strained and it took us upwards of an hour or two to get around sometimes - keep an eye out for holiday / Sunday schedules because they're reduced even during the TT.

**Race Days**

Honestly, showing up a little more than an hour ahead of scheduled races time was fine in my experience. We got to Bray Hill, Ramsey, and the Crosby Jump with only between 1.5hr - 45 mins to spare ahead of the scheduled race time and got literal front row seats.

**General**

Just go with the flow. The weather sucked monkey nuts this whole week, but it was still fantastic and we got some good racing in, they've been doing it for over 100 years and they know what they're doing, just trust the clerk and Met Office will make it work out. The atmosphere is great and there's tons of cool stuff to see on the Isle on non-racing days - the Manx Museum, Peel Castle, and Murray's Motorcycle Museum are all great ways to spend a day. It looked like we were going to get 0-1 races but we got 4.5 which I think is pretty fantastic with the week we had.

Hindsight - I'd also book both practice and race week, I feel like I missed out by not going to practice but practice week was also pretty rough this TT.

Bring Earplugs - the bikes are indescribably loud and my brain still feels rattled the day after yesterdays race (lol).

Manx Currency - the Isle of Man has *Manx Pounds* and these aren't real currency outside the IOM, so if you get them, spend them while you're here or get them converted back into normal Pounds before leaving the UK.

Apologies for any spelling or grammar errors, English is my primary language but I'm a little stupid and typing this on my phone.

*UPDATE: 2026 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES CONCLUDE FOLLOWING WEATHER-IMPACTED SCHEDULE*

The Isle of Man TT Races has confirmed that no further racing will take place at the 2026 event, and the Milwaukee Senior TT will be declared a result after yesterday’s one-lap.

Following consultation between the Clerk of the Course and the Isle of Man Met Office, it has been determined that the forecast weather conditions around the Course are not looking to sufficiently improve within the required time, and the remaining available operational windows do not provide a suitable opportunity for any further racing to be completed safely.

As a result, the Milwaukee Senior TT result has been declared based on the positions at the end of a lap one of Friday’s original race start. Subsequently, the Carole Nash Sportbike TT Race 2 has been cancelled and will not take place.

Dean Harrison has therefore been declared the winner of the 2026 Milwaukee Senior TT.

A full update and results are available at https://www.iomttraces.com/latest/news/2026-isle-of-man-tt-races-conclude-following-weather-impacted-schedule/

*UPDATE: 2026 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES CONCLUDE FOLLOWING WEATHER-IMPACTED SCHEDULE*

The Isle of Man TT Races has confirmed that no further racing will take place at the 2026 event, and the Milwaukee Senior TT will be declared a result after yesterday’s one-lap.

Following consultation between the Clerk of the Course and the Isle of Man Met Office, it has been determined that the forecast weather conditions around the Course are not looking to sufficiently improve within the required time, and the remaining available operational windows do not provide a suitable opportunity for any further racing to be completed safely.

As a result, the Milwaukee Senior TT result has been declared based on the positions at the end of a lap one of Friday’s original race start. Subsequently, the Carole Nash Sportbike TT Race 2 has been cancelled and will not take place.

Dean Harrison has therefore been declared the winner of the 2026 Milwaukee Senior TT.

A full update and results are available at iomttraces.com

*RED FLAG*

A Red flag has been issued and the session has been stopped. A further update will be issued in due course.

Please remember all roads remain closed around the TT Mountain Course until a further update is provided. For the safety of yourself and others you must not enter closed roads as there may still be vehicles moving around the course.

*UPDATE: ERNO KOSTAMO, JAMIE CRINGLE AND MICHAEL EVANS*

Following separate incidents that occurred during races on Friday 05 June at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, updates on the condition of the competitors involved are as follows:

Erno Kostamo , rider number 28, came off at the 11th Milestone, on the second lap of the Milwaukee Senior TT. Erno was initially treated at the scene before being transferred to Noble’s Hospital and subsequently transferred to Aintree Hospital for further treatment.

Erno’s condition is reported as conscious, stable and talking. He continues to receive treatment for leg and hip injuries.

Jamie Cringle came off at Union Mills, during the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2. Jamie was taken by ambulance to Noble’s Hospital before subsequently being transferred to Aintree Hospital.

Jamie’s condition is currently reported as conscious, stable and talking. He continues to receive treatment for leg, chest and back injuries.

*Michael Evans* came off at Braddan Oak during the Carole Nash Sportbike TT Race 1 and was taken to Noble’s Hospital for assessment and treatment.

Michael’s condition is reported as conscious and stable, with no serious injuries. He continues to receive treatment.

The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to Erno, Jamie and Michael, together with their families, friends and teams.

We also thank the Marshals, the medics and emergency services for their professionalism and continued support.

Having a chin wag and we're wondering if this is the worst year for quantity/ percentage of races run?

This isn't a whinging post btw, first time over here and it's been brilliant even if we only saw 4 full races.

It looks as if the Manx government require you to apply for a permit? The ferries from Heysham and Liverpool also appear to limit the size of caravans. Has anyone had any experience of this, have any advice for the best sites?

Anyone on the island, does the cloud look like it’s lifting at all?