Isle of Man TT 2026: Watch legendary competitor 'Milky' Quayle reveal his top five spots to watch the races

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Isle of Man TT 2026: Watch legendary competitor 'Milky' Quayle reveal his top five spots to watch the races
• He’s gone into some detail about each spot - and there’s some surprises in there.
• Who knows the Mountain Course better than Milky Quayle.
• As the TT’s current rider liaison officer, alongside Johnny Barton, Milky is busy throughout the year preparing the fresh crop of newcomers ahead of their first time racing around the Mountain Course.

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![]() | IoM Today · Island News12:51 Fire crews tackle shed blaze in Port Erin• Emergency crews were dispatched at 3.52pm on Saturday. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Politics06:41 Island values migrants who moved here 'in good faith'• Treasury minister discusses potential changes to indefinite leave to remain rules. |
![]() | IoM Today · Culture11:30 Island Yoga Network invites you to celebrate International Yoga Day• The theme for this year is Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom and World Peace.’. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News10:30 David Cretney column: Looking back at the Isle of Man TTs of 1966, 1976 and 1986• In 66 the TT was moved to August because of the National Seamen’s Strike. |
![]() | IoM Today · Culture10:00 Sophia Morrison: Pioneering Manx cultural activist remembered• There is hardly a part of Manx culture today which is not flourishing in the wake of Sophia’s hard work a century ago. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News08:00 'Crox' was the cover man in the first edition of TT News• Fifty years later, TT News is included as special supplements within the Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News07:01 Keeping up with Isle of Man TT's growth becoming a challenge, says Head of Motorsport• I think all those little changes together feel like a lot of change. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News13:35 Stricken yacht was 'enveloped in thick mist'• Ramsey RNLI rescues vessel off east coast. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Law11:33 Custody suite 'fairly full' after alcohol related arrests• Police continuing to urge people to make 'sensible choices'. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Weather11:06 Bad weather prompts cancellation of Port Erin TT Day• Organisers 'very sad' it won't be going ahead. |
Manx Radio · Law10:15 Court for trio accused of human trafficking• Three also facing charge of participating in a criminal organisation. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Health08:24 Mountain Road closed due to crash near Guthries• Police ask motorists to take extra care. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:27 Superbike race to kickstart TT 2026 race week• Due to be 'dry with bright or sunny intervals'. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:37 Women to lead the TT Legacy Lap• Hundreds expected to take part in speed-controlled ride-out. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News08:30 Public urged to help in search for missing Dolly• Two search operations taking place in Onchan. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:43 Jessopp re-elected as chairman of Braddan Commissioners• Wants to continue 'actively engaging' with local community. |
![]() | 3FM · Sport15:44 Dean Harrison wins the first race of TT 2026• Dean Harrison has been announced as winner in the first day of racing at this year's TT. |
![]() | 3FM · Island News13:35 Chance to be part of the TT movie this afternoon• Your chance to be part of a TT film is now this afternoon! |
![]() | IoM Today · Law15:40 Police issue reminder around drone usage during TT as arrest made• We made it as far as race week without an arrest for unauthorised use of a drone. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News10:00 'The Hidden Cost of Cute': Charity campaign highlights issues with 'cute' pets• Facebook, Instagram, TicTok and the like are rapidly changing how people expect dogs and cats to look, behave and be treated. |
![]() | IoM Today · Weather06:18 Expect patchy rain today and moderate rain tomorrow• Today, Sunday, May 31, in Douglas will bring patchy rain with brief cloudy spells. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Sport08:20 Bus services 'at risk' of not operating on TT Race Day 2• Several routes affected between 12-hour period. |
![]() | IoM Today · Transport11:26 Police investigating incident on southern bus involving 'several youths'• The incident occurred on May 7. |
Today's practical note
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Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJune Events At the Eac
Today · North Quay · manx radioNorth Quay Live: TT Music Event
Today · Port Erin Lifeboat Station Shop · manx radioPort Erin Lifeboat Shop
Today · Port Erin Beach · allevents (castletown) & visitor events calendarPort Erin TT Fun Day
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Today · Queens Promenade · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Beach Race - Douglas
Today · Manx Museum · manx radioTT Live At the Manx Museum
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Today · Bench Nightclub · alleventsTT Race Week At Bench
Today · 1 June 2026 · Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NA · Visit Isle of ManTT Douglas Beachcross
Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour
Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience
Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car
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Today · 25 May 2026–6 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManTT Live At the Manx Museum
Today · 25 May 2026–7 June 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Races
Today · 27 May 2026–6 June 2026 · Bottleneck Carpark, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2AB · Visit Isle of ManMann Made Festival
Today · 28 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LZ · Visit Isle of ManTT Funfair
Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge
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Wed 3 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsBunka TT 2026
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Wed 3 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 4
Thu 4 Jun · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps
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Fri 5 Jun · Jurby Transport Museum · manx radioJurby Transport Museum Open Day
Fri 5 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsRoomtour TT 2026
Fri 5 Jun · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 5
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Mon 8 Jun · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsGeeks Quiz - Back To the 80's Edition
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Tue 9 Jun · West Kimmeragh · next event iomRamsey MCC — Centre Round 5 / Club Round 3
Tue 9 Jun · Turkeylands · next event iomTurkeylands Mx — Practice Session
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Thu 11 Jun · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses
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Fri 12 Jun · Hospice Hq, Strang · hospice isle of manPaint and Pinot
Fri 12 Jun · Parish Hall, Onchan · alleventsWe Can Sing A Rainbow!
Sat 13 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · centenary centre & peel onlineBlue Train Big Band
Sat 13 Jun · Bridson Street, Im9 6an Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsGathered For Glory Conference
Sat 13 Jun · Ramsey Masonic Hall · alleventsHarryoke - Charity Fundraiser For Isu2s
Sat 13 Jun · Mooragh Park & Promenade · manx radio & visit isle of manIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ram
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Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Scott Brothers Duo
Sat 13 Jun · the Creek Inn · alleventsMilestones Community Granny Pub Crawl!
Sat 13 Jun · Central Park, Ramsey, Mn · alleventsNw Food Truck Fest With Ramsey Parks and Rec
Sat 13 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026
Sat 13 Jun · Meeting At Milntown Estate Carpark · alleventsWild Medicine
Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey.
Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals
Sun 14 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe
Sun 14 Jun · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx national heritageLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum
Sun 14 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026
Sun 14 Jun · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon
Sun 14 Jun · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026
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