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Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
14-time Isle of Man TT winner begins recovery from horror crash
The 38-year-old came off his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine at Kerrowmoar on Friday evening around 10 minutes into the session, resulting in a red flag. Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the spill, which happened close to where he crashed while leading last year's Senior race at Ginger Hall. Kerrowmoar, a left-hand bend, comes soon after the Ginger Hall section, with riders estimated to be taking the corner at around 100mph. In an official statement yesterday, Hickman was reported to be 'comfortable' in Noble's Hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance from the scene of the crash. 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025,' said the official condition update. 'He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.' The Burton-on-Trent rider is one of the biggest names at the TT and drew level with legendary TT legend Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories in 2024, when he won the Superbike race. However, it was his only win at the event 12 months ago, with the victory coming after Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop lost a 25-second lead when he had to stop and adjust the visor on his helmet, which hadn't been correctly fastened during his second pit stop. Hickman finished as the runner-up to Davey Todd in the Superstock race last year and claimed two second places in the Supertwin races behind Dunlop. The 136mph outright lap record-holder was outside of the podium places in the Supersport races in what was an unusually average TT by Hickman's lofty standards. He was aiming to make amends this year with his new 8TEN Racing BMW team, which he set up with co-owner Todd after they split from Faye Ho's FHO Racing BMW squad. Hickman's unfortunate crash will also deprive fans of the chance to see him go head-to-head with record 29-time TT winner Dunlop after recent controversy at the North West 200. Hickman was fuming after Dunlop did not receive a penalty when he failed to stop at the Magherabuoy chicane when they both overshot. Hickman also did not stop but veered over to the stop box and made an attempt to put his foot down. He later said he should have received a penalty but was left stewing after Dunlop won the race, catching and passing Todd on the final lap. Hickman refused to take his place on the podium afterwards and said he had 'probably' ridden in his last race at the North West 200. With Hickman out of the TT, Todd will now be carrying 8TEN Racing's hopes on his shoulders as he goes up against Dunlop and Honda Racing contender Dean Harrison, who has been impressive across the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes in qualifying. English rider Tom Weeden also suffered injuries in a crash on Friday during qualifying after coming off at the Glen Helen section. A statement said he was being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen,' said the TT organisers. 'He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.'
Belfast Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Belfast Telegraph
Rain thwarts first day of practice at Isle of Man TT with more forecast for later in the week
Further rain is expected on the island on Tuesday, but Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson is confident the weather will change for the better on Wednesday, issuing a 'positive' update for the remainder of practice week. Roads are scheduled to close this evening for practice but it could be tomorrow before Michael Dunlop and his fellow TT contenders complete their first laps of the 2025 event in anger. Thompson said high pressure was set to bring improved weather from Wednesday. 'We had to take the decision to cancel the rest of today's schedule, which was going to be a free practice for all the solos and Sidecars,' said Thompson. 'We gave it a go this morning and obviously we were aware there was going to be a weather front coming in, but we were expecting that weather front to come in slightly later. 'We got the newcomers' lap out of the way for both solos and Sidecars but unfortunately the rain came in earlier than expected. 'There is another weather front coming in on Tuesday evening so we're going to take that as it comes and try to get all the sessions out, but if not, we're looking good for Wednesday, and the rest of the week is looking much more positive. 'We've got a ridge of high pressure coming in on Wednesday for a couple of days, so we'll try tomorrow but if not, then we're going to go on Wednesday evening.' The first Supersport and Sidecar races are scheduled to take place on Saturday but further disruption to practice and qualifying could potentially see the start of racing pushed back. Ulsterman Dunlop is gunning for a landmark 30th TT win after becoming the most successful rider in the history of the event in 2024, when the 36-year-old won four races to overtake his uncle Joey's 24-year-old record of 26 wins. Dunlop is poised on 29 victories and arrived at the TT on the back of a confidence-inspiring treble at the North West 200 earlier this month.
Tom's Guide
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Isle of Man TT 2025: live stream online from anywhere, FREE highlights
Bad blood, new machinery and an alliance could shake up the 2025 Isle of Man TT, with record-holder Michael Dunlop the man with a target on his back. Peter Hickman, who holds the Mountain Course lap record, and rising star Davey Todd have formed a super team under the 8TEN Racing banner, and they both have an axe to grind with Dunlop. Read on and we'll explain how you can watch Isle of Man TT live streams from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE. The 2025 Isle of Man TT runs from Monday, May 26 to Saturday, June 7. Full schedule below.• FREE HIGHLIGHTS — ITVX (U.K.)• FREE HIGHLIGHTS — YouTube (RoW)• Global — TT+• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free Dunlop, who smashed his late, legendary uncle Joey's record of 26 TT victories last year by winning both of the Supersport and Supertwin races — putting him on 29 — rubbed both Hickman and Todd the wrong way at the North West 200 earlier this month. Both Dunlop and Hickman cut a chicane in the Superbike race, but while Hickman stopped for the customary 10-second penalty, Dunlop didn't and ended up passing Todd to cross the line in first. The controversy didn't end there. A 10-second penalty was imposed retrospectively, making Todd the victor, but was then rescinded. With the three riders, along with Dean Harrison, set to face off across the Supersport, Supersport, Supertwin and Superbike categories, we're expecting things to get heated. That Dunlop is still getting used to his new machinery further deepens the intrigue. In the Sidecar, Ben Birchall has turned to Patrick Rosney in a bid to stave off Crowe brothers Ryan and Callum, and recapture the glories of the Birchall brothers era. Here's everything you need to know to watch Isle of Man TT live streams online and without cable. Scroll down for the full schedule. While there's no out-and-out free Isle of Man TT coverage, the nature of the event lends itself to bitesize reels, and free highlights are available in the U.K. via ITV4 and ITVX, and globally via the Isle of Man TT YouTube channel. Abroad? There's an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch TT 2025 for free from anywhere — try NordVPN, we find it works great. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the TT on your subscriptions? You can still watch your usual Isle of Man TT live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices appear as if it's back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So it's ideal for fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is our top choice at the moment, and our NordVPN review explains why. If you've heard of NordVPN, there's a good reason: We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off with this NordVPN deal Anybody looking to watch the Isle of Man TT in the U.S. will be best served by the TT+ streaming service. For $30.99, you can live stream every qualifying and racing session. Happy with free highlights? The Isle of Man TT YouTube channel has you covered. If you're currently outside of the U.S., you can still watch Isle of Man TT live streams by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. Motorsport fans in Canada can watch the Isle of Man TT in full on TT+ streaming platform. It's priced at CA$44.99. Alternatively, you can get free daily highlights from the Isle of Man TT YouTube channel. If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch Isle of Man TT 2025 by using a quality VPN like NordVPN. Again, you'll need to sign up for TT+ to watch the Isle of Man TT live in the U.K.. A subscription will set you back £23.99 for every race and qualifying session. If you're happy with highlights, however, free-to-air ITV4 and ITVX will air a FREE 60-minute daily highlights show across all six racing days, at 9 p.m. BST each evening. Just bear in mind that you need a valid TV license to stream content live. Free highlights are also available on the Isle of Man TT YouTube channel If you're not in the U.K., you can still follow your usual TT coverage by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN. Anybody looking to watch the Isle of Man TT in Australia will want to subscribe to the TT+ streaming service. For AU$48.99, you'll be able to live stream every qualifying and racing session. However, if you're happy with free highlights, the Isle of Man TT YouTube channel has you covered. If you aren't in Oz right now, you can watch Isle of Man TT 2025 by using a good VPN. Monday, May 265:55 a.m. — Supersport, Supertwin Free Practice6:35 a.m. — Superbike, Superstock Free Practice7:20 a.m. — Sidecar Free Practice8:45 a.m. — Supersport, Supertwin Qualifying 19:30 a.m. — Superbike, Superstock Qualifying 110:20 a.m. — Sidecar Qualifying 1 Tuesday, May 271:30 p.m. — Superbike, Superstock Qualifying 22:20 p.m. — Supersport, Supertwin Qualifying 23:10 p.m. — Sidecar Qualifying 2 Wednesday, May 281:30 p.m. — Superbike, Superstock, Supersport Qualifying 33:10 p.m. — Sidecar Qualifying 3 Thursday, May 291:30 p.m. — Superbike, Superstock Qualifying 42:20 p.m. — Supersport, Supertwin Qualifying 43:10 p.m. — Sidecar Qualifying 4 Friday, May 308 a.m. — Sidecar Qualifying 58:45 a.m. — Supersport, Supertwin Qualifying 59:45 a.m. — Superbike, Superstock Qualifying 5 Saturday, May 315:45 a.m. — Supersport TT Race 1 (4 laps)9 a.m. — Sidecar TT Race 1 (3 laps) Sunday, June 18:30 a.m. — Superbike TT (6 laps) Tuesday, June 35:45 a.m. — Superstock TT Race 1 (3 laps)9 a.m. — Supertwin TT Race 1 (3 laps) Wednesday, June 45:45 a.m. — Supersport TT Race 2 (4 laps)9 a.m. — Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 laps) Friday, June 65:45 a.m. — Superstock TT Race 2 (3 laps)9 a.m. — Supertwin TT Race 2 (3 laps) Saturday, June 75:45 a.m. — Senior TT (6 laps) We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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Belfast Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘It's an honour': Michael Dunlop thrilled by Isle of Man TT recognition after breaking wins record
The Ballymoney man, who won three races at the North West 200 two weeks ago, passed his uncle Joey at last year's event by winning his 27th race, making him the most successful rider in the event's history. And race organisers have rewarded him for that achievement by unveiling a directional board at a corner on the 27th mile of the famous Mountain Circuit with the initials 'MD' on it. The left-handed turn comes shortly after the section named after Joey when he set his record of 26 wins, which continues the Dunlop legacy on at the Isle of Man superbly. "The course only has so many signs on it, so to get the chance to be one of them, it's an honour,' beamed Michael. "Last year, breaking the record that stood for 24 years, it's nice to get some recognition from the Isle of Man. That's my name up here forever, it will always be called this, it's a nice wee bit on top of the cake. "It's the climb to the top of the mountain, so it's a nice place to put it – it suits my racing career! "We have two Dunlops here, Joey having his second and me now having mine. There's not many families get a chance to have two of them on the race circuit, so it's a big thing for the legacy, really. And it's nice to have the two of them within the same mile marker and for us to be included in the same stretch.' After his fantastic display at the North West 200, which saw him win two races on the Thursday night before adding another Superbike win on Saturday, albeit in controversial circumstances, Dunlop says he is ready to tackle the Isle of Man. "My preparations have been good, won three races at the North West and then broke down in a couple, but we won three and I'm feeling really good,' added the 36-year-old. "I wouldn't be coming here if I didn't think I could win more races and I feel like I'm as fast as I ever was. We just need some practice to dial in but hopefully the team and work hard and we can push on.'
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
North coast B&B adds mural of Rory McIlroy overlooking famous golf course
Self-taught artist Ian Lowry added the finishing touches to the painting of the Masters champion on Wednesday. The Bangor creative got to work on the colourful depiction last Tuesday after being contacted by Number 5 in Portstewart which overlooks the famous Royal Portrush Golf Club. It comes as anticipation builds for the 153rd Open which will tee off on July 17 with McIlroy himself expected to take part. Mr Lowry has left space to add the winner of the upcoming tournament. 'I have done artwork for her whole back garden. There is a giant wall that goes right the way around,' he said. 'I have done bits and pieces in the past. I actually did one last year for the North West 200, because the house is actually overlooking the track. 'What I have recently painted is a golf theme one, it is for the Open coming up. 'So, Rory will be up there, along with six other golfers. I am going to keep an empty space for whoever wins the Open in July. 'It is maybe about three or four foot high, and the wall runs all the way down the drive. 'The background is a golf course, along with sky and clouds. Then there are the golfers on each section of the wall,' Mr Lowry, who began creating murals eight years ago, hand paints all his work and is reluctant to use sprays. More used to brightening up children's bedrooms, he didn't hesitate to accept his latest commission. 'Usually it is indoor, so it is very rare I would get to do something outdoors,' Mr Lowry said. 'Nine times out of 10 I am painting baby things and cartoon characters. But every once and a while, you get to do something quite good, in portraits.' But Ian's previous projects have included art installments for local businesses seeking to feature famous faces such as music legends Jimi Hendrix and Ozzy Osbourne, along with an NI boxing hero. 'I got one last week of Carl Frampton, that was at Integrated College Glengormley. That was actually the school he went to,' Mr Lowry said. 'That piece was in association with the Integrated Education Fund. "Tim McGarry from Give My Head Peace was down to see it was well, because he is involved with the fund.' The portrait of McIlroy, who laid claim to the iconic green jacket in April, also features other famous golfing faces such as Tiger Woods.
