Chasing sidecars
It's almost that time of year again the island is becomes a haven for motorbikers tourists and competitors (one of those is Mrs Nesbitt who created the abc meme) the Isle of Man TT Road Races. As you can see Parliament Square part of the race route, right in the heart of Ramsey For those who follow the races via TV, this is one of the camera checkpoints shown, passing through Parliament Square. It's also the place I do my job, TT photographer.
Jane Hards Photography - TT photos
Isle of Man TT - older post
Image part of abc
Sometime in August.......
............After the Isle of Man TT Road Races, we have the other motorbikes races, the Manx Grand Prix. Not as busy or well known out of biking circles as the infamous TT, but equally as exciting. Attracting many tourists and riders from across the world, the Isle of Man, once again gives up it's roads to the races. Daily life fits around the two weeks races (practice week, race week) so everyone can still get around the island negotiating alternative routes and breaks in road closures. I'm lucky to have a job that involves photographing this on my doorstep, my home town.
More info on the history of the Manx Grand Prix can be found here
More photos form the event and the island ca be found at Jane Hards Photography at the Manx
Part of Abc, and hoping Mrs Nesbitt will join us one year for the Manx, in addition to the TT
All in a row
I've neglected the blog this week, as I've been photographing this, The Isle of Man TT Races. These three lined up nicely coming round the corner, just passing my local and favourite pub in Ramsey, The Central. Today we have an unscheduled race break due to the torrential rain, otherwise known as usual summer weather. Back to it tomorrow.