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mlhj83 · 09-28-2012, 06:27 PM

Right guys and girls, given the success of our recent Wales trip, let's gauge interest for IOM as I would definitely like to go again. I think December would be when I'll be available and won't be as cold as Jan to March. Weather in IOM is relatively mild given its location and some sunshine can be expected during winter. Best bit is that there are very few bikers on the roads during that time, unlike spring, summer and autumn, and hotels are obviously cheaper. We ideally need 4 days for this trip, 2 of which is travelling to and from the island. I last went there during the midst of winter and had a blast, managed to scale Snaefell as well.

Here are some pics of my trip in 2008.

Dackelone · 09-28-2012, 07:08 PM

Come to Bavaria, we also have no speed limits.

mlhj83 · 09-28-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Come to Bavaria, we also have no speed limits.

You still have speed limits on your mountain/country roads

, apart from the Nurburgring of course.

Rsmatt · 09-29-2012, 12:14 AM

I'm definately up for this will get the motion sickness sort before then! So count me in!

jan9 · 09-29-2012, 02:09 AM

Do you really need to ask- count me in.

Early december would be better for me though.

Aussie_in_London · 09-29-2012, 05:16 AM

Yep in for sure.......

Would anyone also be keen on a weekend run over to Munich later next month to the Welt for the birthday celebration?????

Aussie_in_London · 09-29-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsmatt

I'm definately up for this will get the motion sickness sort before then! So count me in!

mlhj83 · 09-29-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

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Originally Posted by Rsmatt

I'm definately up for this will get the motion sickness sort before then! So count me in!

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mlhj83 · 09-29-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

Yep in for sure.......

Would anyone also be keen on a weekend run over to Munich later next month to the Welt for the birthday celebration?????

Busy in Oct I'm afraid. Might fly there though. Will see.

Dackelone · 09-29-2012, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mlhj83

You still have speed limits on your mountain/country roads

, apart from the Nurburgring of course.

Yea. We still have speed limits, but most AUtobahns in Bavaria are "unrestricted". Only in built up areas is there a speed limit. On the back roads (Bundestrasse) there is a speed limit of 100 kph and in the cities it is 50 kph.

mlhj83 · 09-29-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

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Originally Posted by mlhj83

You still have speed limits on your mountain/country roads

, apart from the Nurburgring of course.

Yea. We still have speed limits, but most AUtobahns in Bavaria are "unrestricted". Only in built up areas is there a speed limit. On the back roads (Bundestrasse) there is a speed limit of 100 kph and in the cities it is 50 kph.

Yes, I know about the Autobahns as I've driven through Germany a number of times, but Isle of Man has de-restricted mountain and country roads which I feel is more interesting to drive on, don't you think?

Aussie_in_London · 09-29-2012, 09:25 AM

UsualSuspect · 09-29-2012, 10:06 AM

^^^I've never seen that 2nd video....Wow!

Upturn666 · 09-29-2012, 10:59 AM

Could well be interested in this. I can recommend the Empress in Douglas for accommodation and Paparazzi for a good Italian, also in Douglas. The TT mountain course is an absolute treat but there are also some really lovely scenic coastal roads around the island.

mlhj83 · 09-29-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Upturn666

Could well be interested in this. I can recommend the Empress in Douglas for accommodation and Paparazzi for a good Italian, also in Douglas. The TT mountain course is an absolute treat but there are also some really lovely scenic coastal roads around the island.

LOL! Forget Italian, we want Manx lobsters

Jaw_F430 · 09-29-2012, 02:10 PM

I would like to do the IOM

Jaw_F430 · 09-29-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

Yep in for sure.......

Would anyone also be keen on a weekend run over to Munich later next month to the Welt for the birthday celebration?????

Depending on the date I might be able to go as I'm away with work in Oct and Nov

Jaw_F430 · 09-29-2012, 02:17 PM

Marcus where are you thinking of getting the ferry from?

mlhj83 · 09-29-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaw_F430

Marcus where are you thinking of getting the ferry from?

Heysham, like I did before I think. Liverpool/Birkenhead doesn't have regular crossings.

Jaw_F430 · 09-29-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mlhj83

Heysham, like I did before I think. Liverpool/Birkenhead doesn't have regular crossings.

Yes I think Liverpool has seasonal crossings so Heysham is prob best

Jaw_F430 · 09-30-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sladeywadey

You from l'pool area at all and had a csl?

Yes that would be me

, why?

mlhj83 · 09-30-2012, 01:38 PM

Cool, let's get this rolling. Would peeps prefer Friday to Monday or Thurs to Sunday?

09-28-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
mlhj83 Scythe-Meister Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 891 iTrader: (0)	Isle of Man - where how fast you go= how brave or mad you are :) Right guys and girls, given the success of our recent Wales trip, let's gauge interest for IOM as I would definitely like to go again. I think December would be when I'll be available and won't be as cold as Jan to March. Weather in IOM is relatively mild given its location and some sunshine can be expected during winter. Best bit is that there are very few bikers on the roads during that time, unlike spring, summer and autumn, and hotels are obviously cheaper. We ideally need 4 days for this trip, 2 of which is travelling to and from the island. I last went there during the midst of winter and had a blast, managed to scale Snaefell as well. Here are some pics of my trip in 2008. Last edited by mlhj83; 11-24-2012 at 11:19 AM.
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Rsmatt Private First Class Drives: BMW 1m v/a Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northampton Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	I'm definately up for this will get the motion sickness sort before then! So count me in!

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jan9 Second Lieutenant Drives: NA Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	Do you really need to ask- count me in. Early december would be better for me though.

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Upturn666 Enlisted Member Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Yorks Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Could well be interested in this. I can recommend the Empress in Douglas for accommodation and Paparazzi for a good Italian, also in Douglas. The TT mountain course is an absolute treat but there are also some really lovely scenic coastal roads around the island.

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Jaw_F430 Private Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	I would like to do the IOM

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Jaw_F430 Private Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Marcus where are you thinking of getting the ferry from?

09-30-2012, 01:38 PM	#22
mlhj83 Scythe-Meister Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 891 iTrader: (0)	Cool, let's get this rolling. Would peeps prefer Friday to Monday or Thurs to Sunday?