Setting off in 50 minutes for this year's pilgrimage ....

Enjoy. All the best, Jim.

Seems like decades ago - but only three years!

Keith Amors's win in the 2010 Supersport NW Race. All the best, Jim.

Fingerless gloves!

Loafers, chinos - this "dude" is sure cool! All the best, Jim.

Tanya Dentith

Tanya was one of the most gifted MX riders that I've ever seen, blessed with awesome bike control, balance,and a heart bursting with courage. She was also one of life's gentle souls and I am proud and honoured to have called her my friend. Tanya died yesterday @ Jurby practice track, and she leaves a hole in my life that will always gape. My heart goes out to her wonderful family & friends, who will be even more distraught than I. All the very best, Jim.

Yet more proof, as if it was needed!

That two wheels win. All the best, Jim.

Excellent commentary from Andy Winkle

These men and women are seriously courageous. All the best, Jim.

And the real mayhem commences @ 04:12

All the best, Jim.

1983 TT - Joey on the Honda V4 RS850R

"You can hit your helmet against the side of the wall"! All the best, Jim.

Steve Plater - 2011 - Hairpin to the Creg - less than 5 minutes.

All the best, Jim.

There are easier ways of checking your oil!

All the best, Jim.

1948 & they still make you gawp!

Now that's my sort of speed,and a "proper" commentator, complete with mistakes - my favourite point is the sight of a flag marshal, (in those days they were paid!), @ the entrance to Parliament Square, standing in the middle of the run off, pointing the way - he's a brave man. Enjoy. All the best, Jim.

Dougie Lampkin - still THE man!

Enjoy. All the best, Jim.