Manx GP

[Aggy]

Anyone got any pointers on the interesting places to stand for the Manx GP.

Found this list of spots

http://www.iomguide.com/races/mgp/manx-grand-prix-mountain-circuit.php

Looking for the spots where the bikes are doing something interesting, bit of air, the occasional wheelie. :)

[ahobden]

Ballaugh Bridge - you should be able to get airborne shots, but get there early, it gets very busy.

[GO BIG]

What lenses are you using?

[Aggy]

Cheers, my man

[Aggy]

What lenses are you using?

siggy 100-300

[GO BIG]

Right then here we ago.

ST NINIANS CROSSROADS 0.4 Miles from the start finish line.
Some of the top guys will have thier front wheel in the air and if you're lucky and time it right you should be able to catch them with both wheels off the floor. You really need to be on the inside of the course,walk down past the garage towards Bray Hill and there is a small alley on the right get yourself in there, the press lads will have the same shot but will be on the path infront of you.

AGO'S LEAP 0.9.
Press pass only here but you could ask one of the locals for permission to stand in thier garden, worth a try they can only say no.

WAGON & HORSES JUMP 5 MILES.
Just up from the Crosby pub you'll find the Wagon and Horses jump. Get on the inside of the course on the grass bank, some good wheelie action.

LAMBFELL MOAR 10.1
This is the rise at the start of the Cronk-y Voddy. Best place is on the outside of the course and you'll catch the front wheel in the air as they crest the rise.

CRONK-Y VODDY 11
At the end of the Cronk-y Voddy the road sweeps right, flat out for most bikes and then drops downhill by the 11th mile course marker (dont get confused by the 11th milestone, this is further on down the road towards Drinkwaters) the bikes wheelie as they drop down the hill, best place is on the outside of the course.

RHENCULLEN ONE 15.3
Also known as Birkins Bends, the bikes wheelie as they crest a rise just after the filling station but there are restrictions in this area so ask the marshalls.

RHENCULLEN TWO 15.4
Press Pass only. A great place to take pictures as the bikes take off over a rise in the road and drift over towards a stone wall.

BALLAUGH BRIDGE 17.2
The most photographed place on the course. Depending on the time of day (the light) you can go on either side of the road, a very popular place so get there early.

BALLACRYE JUMP 17.9
Press Pass only. My favorite place to take pictures, awesome.

SULBY BRIDGE 20.1
As the bikes round the corner they get back on the gas and lift the front wheel, inside of the course is best. Park on the Ginger Hall and walk down the road before they are closed, you might have to ask permission tho.

MILNTOWN BRIDGE 23.4
Just a small hump in the road but due to the high speeds both wheels leave the ground. I think there is a builders yard or a timber yard you can stand in on the outside of the course but you'll have to ask first.

KEPPLE GATE 33.7
The bikes wheelie as they round the corner and head off towards Kates Cottage. Wrap up warm because you could be stuck up there all day.

Although there are lots of action spots on the course i've just highlighted the main ones.

Hope this helps.

[Aggy]

many thanks! bw!

[GO BIG]

Rock on.....i'll be on the boat in the morning:)
Have a good one Aggy;)