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OK, The wife and I have finally started the discussion about attending either the 2020 or 2021 IOMTT. Seeing that we would be coming from the US, Do any of you folks have any suggestions for travel, places to stay, etc.

Regards, Mike

The ferries open for 'sale' one year before the event ( so for 2020 they opened 1st June 2019) and sell out as people place a £50 deposit to secure a place. I had difficulty getting a place for a car and 5 people and did not get my first choice crossings even on the 3rd June . The next 'window' is around 1st March when people have to confirm by paying in full or lose the deposit.

But package companies hold batches of places for ferries and 'planes so by using those you will still get to IOM 2020.

Don't put it off , who knows what life brings ? Will McGuinness still be racing in 2 years ? Will Hickman still be with a team that do the roads?
This years weathers was crap - next year will probably be great!

Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #3

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The ferries open for 'sale' one year before the event ( so for 2020 they opened 1st June 2019) and sell out as people place a £50 deposit to secure a place. I had difficulty getting a place for a car and 5 people and did not get my first choice crossings even on the 3rd June . The next 'window' is around 1st March when people have to confirm by paying in full or lose the deposit.

But package companies hold batches of places for ferries and 'planes so by using those you will still get to IOM 2020.

Don't put it off , who knows what life brings ? Will McGuinness still be racing in 2 years ? Will Hickman still be with a team that do the roads?
This years weathers was crap - next year will probably be great!

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Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #4

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Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #3

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The ferries open for 'sale' one year before the event ( so for 2020 they opened 1st June 2019) and sell out as people place a £50 deposit to secure a place. I had difficulty getting a place for a car and 5 people and did not get my first choice crossings even on the 3rd June . The next 'window' is around 1st March when people have to confirm by paying in full or lose the deposit.

But package companies hold batches of places for ferries and 'planes so by using those you will still get to IOM 2020.

Don't put it off , who knows what life brings ? Will McGuinness still be racing in 2 years ? Will Hickman still be with a team that do the roads?
This years weathers was crap - next year will probably be great!

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I have been 2014, 2016, 2018 and have to say that 2014 wasn't bad weather but 2016 and 2018 were fantastic so I have concluded that even numbers are great for weather. as you can tell this is a very scientific approach to forecasting the weather.

you will love it

Graham

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I searched on 10.6 for two ferry spots (no car) during the week of the race and can't seem to get on the ship!

Is there any other way to get there? Ireland? Swim?

Zitat von M3M im Beitrag #6

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I searched on 10.6 for two ferry spots (no car) during the week of the race and can't seem to get on the ship!

Is there any other way to get there? Ireland? Swim?

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I know that this is an old thread but, it may help future travelers.

I managed to snag a last minute cancellation for ferry and hotel for the 2002 TT when I happened to be perusing the Iomtt.com forum and saw the posting.

But it’s best to book the ferry as far in advance as possible.

Zitat von Orson im Beitrag #8

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I know that this is an old thread but, it may help future travelers.

I managed to snag a last minute cancellation for ferry and hotel for the 2002 TT when I happened to be perusing the Iomtt.com forum and saw the posting.

But it’s best to book the ferry as far in advance as possible.

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No, it was 2002, the year before the hoof & mouth cancellation. Got to see David Jeffries while sat at Rhencullen which, I believe is now off limits for spectators The top blokes didn’t back off the throttle here. Fookin scary 😧



For the record, I went back for the Manx GP in 2013 and, I hafta admit I had a better time at the Manx. I could walk right up to the barriers at Ballaugh Bridge during the Manx where it was 12 deep for the TT. Lots of cool vintage bikes means a more mature crowd and fewer nutters out on the roads. More accommodations available too.

And the racing is just as enjoyable.

It was the Classic TT I attended in August 2013. I keep calling it the Manx GP from the old days out of habit.

The TT is fantastic spectacle - for the manic young 'uns. As we 'get on a bit' The Manx GP/Classic/FoM is all together a much more chilled out and enjoyable experience.

It's like the difference between seeing your favourite band on a giant screen at the back of a vast packed arena to an intimate parish hall gig.

Zitat von Bonzo im Beitrag #14

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The TT is fantastic spectacle - for the manic young 'uns. As we 'get on a bit' The Manx GP/Classic/FoM is all together a much more chilled out and enjoyable experience.

It's like the difference between seeing your favourite band on a giant screen at the back of a vast packed arena to an intimate parish hall gig.

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