trials_125 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I don't know if any of you have ever been to the Isle Of Man, but it's a beautiful place. I am currently on the Island visiting family, and managed to get up a 3 mile old mine track which took up to a rock quarry with some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever saw! The Island really is fantastic, with trials riding being a big hit over there...people doesn't really seem to care where you ride; as long as you are not abusing the land! Go home Sunday, and will truly miss it Is anyone doing the Manx 2 day this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyrider Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Wish I were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggy Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I live there and it is good as long as you stay out of the plantations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducman Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yes best place to ride trials .I did the 2 Day classic from 1996-2006 and from 2008-2010.This year again.Can't wait till September.Enjoy yor stay. Chrs:Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Happy memories it was during the Manx one year when a mate of mine coined a good phrase still applicable today; we were all pushing and shoving to get through last sections , I recall them being on rocks with the tide coming in, a guy arrived and promptly just went to front of the que , my mate got of his bike went up to him and said the immprtal words see that (pointing to the back of the queue) the guy grunted and mate quickly followed up with its the back of the F ing queue get there... never saw anybody move so fast. But yes fab place to ride, I don't know if it is still same arrangement the trial is weekend between practicing and racing (Manx not TT) so we always got to see a bit of RR action and all king of bikes on Douglas parade, oh and the kippers.... anyway like all places local knowledge is most important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_125 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I live there and it is good as long as you stay out of the plantations Know any good places to practice? Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manx2day Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 yes the 2 day is still and will always be inbetween practice and race week at the MGP. In other words, August bank holiday weekend. Entries open 2 weeks today! Not a great many places to practice, mostly government owned quarries and plantations which are off limits. There are some privately owned areas but you need permission to access them. The old Laxey mines, above the Laxey Wheel are an excellent day out, plenty to do and when the weather is good, it makes it better! But as i said thats about the only place you can legally ride without permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_125 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 yes the 2 day is still and will always be inbetween practice and race week at the MGP. In other words, August bank holiday weekend. Entries open 2 weeks today! Not a great many places to practice, mostly government owned quarries and plantations which are off limits. There are some privately owned areas but you need permission to access them. The old Laxey mines, above the Laxey Wheel are an excellent day out, plenty to do and when the weather is good, it makes it better! But as i said thats about the only place you can legally ride without permission. Go up the Laxey mines quite often, what an awesome place to ride! Thanks for the useful information. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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