North West 200

Just curious if any1 is making their way over to Eire in May for their version of the TT? im goin over wi several mates from work....gonna be mental! will be interesting to see how it compares to the TT

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Aye, I really want to get across for it next year, I thought about it last year, decided not to, then massively regretted it

never heard of it but will research

Originally Posted by leemole

never heard of it but will research

http://www.northwest200.org/

I think the people of Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart would object to being told they live in Eire. The NW200 is held in Northern Ireland, not the republic.

I went about 5 years ago and watched Bruce Anstey in his first year there. The racing is fantastic, the locals are wonderful and all told it was the best long weekend I've ever had

im goin 4 th whole week i think! we're stayin rite next to the Bushmills distillery so i can see one of the days being devoted to the tour and tasting lol oh and of course will have to go into dublin for a real pint of guiness!

Flex - might I recommend you check out the aa route planner before you go?

Like Lozzo says the 200 is in Northern Ireland not Eire. Also if you're staying in Bushmills although it's perfect for travelling over to watch the racing (although leave early) your trip to Dublin for a pint of Guiness would be a 320 mile round trip.

Ive been too many times to count given the fact it's less than an hour up the road from me. You will not regret it. Some of the best racing you will ever see.

Lozzo Ansteys first year was a classic. He really took the place by storm that weekend. Given the fact noone had heard of him at the start of the day.

I'll have moved to England by then but planning on travelling back over for it. It is a week(end) not to miss.

Nev.

i know its northern ireland but im lazy and eire is shorter than Norther Ireland lol and i'll be there for the whole week with several good mates.....mileage is not a problem! looing 4ward to it tho def!

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Anyone recommend good places to stay etc?

Originally Posted by Flex

i know its northern ireland but im lazy and eire is shorter than Norther Ireland lol

That's a bit like calling a scotsman english though Not a mistake to make with some people, it can cause sudden tetchiness.

Mmm... Bushmills. Sadly the Jamesons distillery isn't so convenient.

Bike racing in the purest sense. I must get over there one day. Is the other competition still running these days? The "Ulster" something or other? Forgive my ignorance.