FoM practice sessions begin today

Saturday, 16 August 2014 08:00

The roads will close this evening for the first practice sessions of the Festival of Motorcycling.

Due to shut at 5pm today re-opening no later than 9pm, they will be closed each evening throughout the week, shutting an hour later at 6pm.

The revised Classic TT format has had the desired effect and resulted in more bike fans making the trip to the Isle of Man.

Clerk of the course Phil Taubman gave us an idea what we can expect from the event next Saturday:

The IM Gold Manx Grand Prix is also as popular as ever:

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