Isle of Man TT

Because of an absence of speed limitations on a large number of its country streets, the Isle of Man has for some time been well known as an opposition ground for bike hustling. The Tourist Trophy - now frequently referred to just as the TT - was one of the principal formal races here, following its underlying foundations back to its inaugural race in 1907. The circuit utilized for the occasion, which keeps running from late May to early June, is in the north of the island.

It starts and finishes in Douglas, taking in Crosby, St John's, Kirk Michael, Ramsey and the most noteworthy point on the island, Snaefell 2,036 ft for an aggregate separation of 37 mi. At a normal speed of 115 mph, these substantial "visiting" machines thunder along limit nation paths, soak descending dives and sharp bends for a shot at the trophy, frequently finishing the course in under 18 minutes.