27 episodes

The Isle of Man is heralded as the road racing capital of the world, but what does it actually take for riders to get here? Beth Espey finds out

Journey to a Dream Radio Manx Ltd

    • Sport

The Isle of Man is heralded as the road racing capital of the world, but what does it actually take for riders to get here? Beth Espey finds out

    Dave Madsen-Mygdal

    Dave Madsen-Mygdal

    What's it like to have the most starts on the Mountain Course?
    Dave offers a unique insight into the sport he loves so much, a sport which has given him some incredible highs and devastating lows.
    If you want to follow Dave - you can find his Facebook page here.
    To find the documentary about his career which will help support getting it to a film festival, find the link here.
    To share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

    • 35 min
    The Gales - Dicky, Jim and Ben

    The Gales - Dicky, Jim and Ben

    Ahead of their first Southern 100, we speak to Jim and Ben Gale from Team BSR Sidecar.
    We also joined by their dad Dicky, who has some brilliant tales about he got started...
    Follow the team's progress on their Facebook here and you can find their YouTube channel here - you'll want to check out a certain video that's mentioned...
    We wish them all the best for the Southern 100.

    • 44 min
    Maria Costello MBE

    Maria Costello MBE

    From scooters to start lines, Maria Costello MBE on her racing career, inspiring other women to consider racing and almost missing one of the most important events of her life...
    You can keep up to date with Maria's racing career here.
    If you want to share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

    • 37 min
    Dave Rigby

    Dave Rigby

    What is it really like being a privateer taking on the TT?
    Isle of Man rider Dave Rigby talks to us about making the leap from MGP, the financial cost, the importance of sponsors and donkeys...
    You can follow Dave's progress here
    If you want to share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

    • 24 min
    Joe Yeardsley

    Joe Yeardsley

    Joe Yeardsley on babies, bikes and what success at TT 2024 would look like for him.
    You can follow Joe's progress here (2) Facebook
    To share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

    • 19 min
    Jim Hunter

    Jim Hunter

    It doesn't matter which part of the world you go to, the common love of bikes brings people together - Jim Hunter on being a Travelling Marshal, supporting the Cain Road Races in Mexico, following in the charitable footsteps of his hero, playing truant and DIY...


    You can find out more about The Mike Hailwood Foundation here and if you're at the Grandstand over TT, you're more than welcome to pop in.


    Enjoy this selection of photographs Jim has kindly shared with us


     





     





     




















     





     





     





     





     








     

    • 42 min

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