M 2.0 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 For anyone heading home after work this afternoon / evening and expecting the mountain to be open... Good afternoon Isle of Man The Mountain Road will remain closed this aftrenoon following two RTC's caused partly due to by high winds. It makes sense for us to keep the road closed and give us enough time to prepare for this evenings practice and not delay the start (should another incident happen). thankyou Sergeant Gary Heaton Force Incident Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 During TT I always expect the mountain to be closed. If it's open it's a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Another one: http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/german-visitor-killed-following-crash-near-jurby-1-7292686 A German biker visiting the Isle of Man for the TT was killed last night after a crash on on the Ballaugh to Jurby coast road. The incident happened at around 9.50pm, when the motorcycle the 52-year-old man was riding was in collision with a car being driven by a local man. The road was closed for several hours while investigations took place. Police are appealing for anyone not spoken to at the scene who may be able to help with their investigation to get in touch. If you can help, call headquarters on 631212. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 3 deaths overall so far, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Quite surprised by the ages involved. Obviously we don't know the details, but usually older bikers are bit less bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmanx Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Quite surprised by the ages involved. Obviously we don't know the details, but usually older bikers are bit less bold. Yet frailer and unable to react as quickly as younger riders. "There are old bikers, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paswt Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Quite surprised by the ages involved. Obviously we don't know the details, but usually older bikers are bit less bold. Yet frailer and unable to react as quickly as younger riders. "There are old bikers, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers" apart from the chap who won at the southern pre TT at the age of 87 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmanx Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Quite surprised by the ages involved. Obviously we don't know the details, but usually older bikers are bit less bold. Yet frailer and unable to react as quickly as younger riders. "There are old bikers, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers" apart from the chap who won at the southern pre TT at the age of 87 perhaps? Oddities are just that, oddities. I know plenty of 87 year olds who shouldn't be allowed to operate a television remote, let alone a bike travelling over 120mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie44 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Quite surprised by the ages involved. Obviously we don't know the details, but usually older bikers are bit less bold. Yet frailer and unable to react as quickly as younger riders. "There are old bikers, and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers" apart from the chap who won at the southern pre TT at the age of 87 perhaps? Oddities are just that, oddities. I know plenty of 87 year olds who shouldn't be allowed to operate a television remote, let alone a bike travelling over 120mph. Most days of the week I see ' local ' car drivers, aged 25 - 50 ? who believe they are untouchable. Sadly many of those involved in accidents with same always seem to come of worst. Most of the driving I saw during TT involving ' local ' number plates was appalling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Most of the driving I saw during TT involving ' local ' number plates was appalling. Welcome 'back ', manxie44! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie44 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Cronk y Voddy for the first 'diesel spill' This has been going on long enough. Every Road Race meeting over the last several years is greeted with early morning ( in most cases ) oil spillages. This is a remarkable situation if all these spills are accidental, and do the Police ever find the offending drivers / vehicles, and if so what happens. If any of these spills are intentional, then it is nothing short of an attempt to cause serious injury to presumably bikers, and should carry appropriate punishment. It could be your or my car with children on board that comes across one of these spills before they are discovered by the authorities with results to awful to think about. They may all be accidental, but every TT / MGP and even S100 they definitely become more common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 @manxie44 Much as I enjoy your dedication to the comic arts, your posting in this topic seems a bit too postmodern for me given it's been over for a couple of weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paswt Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 lol, surprised you didn't have a 'pop' at CG on post resurrection, but then he's in the anti road racing camp, so that's alright then. Just in case you'r new to the island we haven't had the Southern 100 or MGP this year yet Do keep up, hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 @paswt Poor effort. Humor D. Suggest you study manxie44's posts for some tips on comedy writing. Attention to detail E-. You must read the topic title thoroughly. Use of emojis C. Should be employed sparingly. Use your words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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