NW200. Any helpful advice for a first timer.

[Devon]

I am planning to see the NW200 this year. It's scheduled for May 15th. Could anyone recommend a good place to watch the race and maybe a place to stay with some live music and a good craiq: if only to save me searching the interweb for hours

 

[shuck raider]

Keep an eye on the official website, quite useful and will be updated as the event nears. There's a handy Visitors Guide on there too

 

[frank1200]

i normally stay at the dog leap rally in limavady.
but of a drive but not to far with camping music drink craic and drink
did i mention they have alcohol there to
if camping is your thing ya could do worse

 

[Brendy]

I usually head up to it for a while ...work hours depending. As a local (30 miles away) I have never taken time off-ya know how it is when things are on your own doorstep!!!
Surely a few local (and not so local) GS'ers must make the pilgrimage, and if so, nows the chance for a meet up, if there isn't already something organised.
Personally, I find the racing boring after a short time and get much more joy looking at the spectators bikes, which stretch for miles.
Brendy

 

[JimmyC]

I usually head up to it for a while ...work hours depending. As a local (30 miles away) I have never taken time off-ya know how it is when things are on your own doorstep!!!
Surely a few local (and not so local) GS'ers must make the pilgrimage, and if so, nows the chance for a meet up, if there isn't already something organised.
Personally, I find the racing boring after a short time and get much more joy looking at the spectators bikes, which stretch for miles.
Brendy

Brendy you are so right.............the Tuesday....all day...and the Thursday...all day are the best days for me.......I watch at Mathers.....hairy or what!!!............................and move down to Ballysally to see the suspension set ups in action.................a great day all in all...........................

 

[Mr K]

Go!

Drink!



http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146745&highlight=NW200

This may be no help at all.

 

[Melanie Cheeks]

I usually stay with me Mammy, who lives 100 yds from York Corner.

And I usually book seats on the viewing stands there too, though any of the corners on the course are popular viewing spots.

Best nightlife and crack is in Portstewart to Portrush.

 

[Devon]

Thanks for the replys and PMs. NW200 here I come. If there is a GSer get together, I would be up for it

 

[y2blade]

will keep an eye on this thread ... we cant do it this year as we do the TT every year...so TT 2010 is already booked for us
BUT
we have decided to take a break from the TT next year and do the NW200 instead

so this thread will be well worth watching

 

[martinvrs]

Mathers has had a little work done on it lately, will be an even faster bend this year.

In my opinion, Black hill is spectacular to watch - and photograph.

 

[JimmyC]

Mathers has had a little work done on it lately, will be an even faster bend this year.

In my opinion, Black hill is spectacular to watch - and photograph.

Great shot.........................

Ian, Dan and Ryan?????????????????????????

 

[y2blade]

Great shot.........................

Ian, Dan and Ryan?????????????????????????

I think so

great picture

 

[JimmyC]

I think so

You coming over this year???????????

 

[y2blade]

You coming over this year???????????

Look above matey..post #9 in this thread


the plan is NW200 next year...TT again this year (all booked and paid for since last june ) we always book as soon as we get home from the last one or even at the ferry terminal while we are there

 

[billy56]

The first time i was at the NW200, viewing at juniper hill Tom Herron hit the lamp post opposite my uncle and i

 

[nud1e]

The first time i was at the NW200, viewing at juniper hill Tom Herron hit the lamp post opposite my uncle and i

That was the last year that I went. I was a couple of hundred yards away and saw that crash. I'll always remember the ghouls collecting the pieces of the broken fairing.

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

Parking was safe in the main public campsite. Comound on the main campsite, where you park and leave the bike/car the night stretch/ its safe enough.

it would seem it's there to stay the night. Few boy racer types could get a whim...

No bother getting access but I seem to remember the J3zuz bus in the main campsite Young wans, in a cult, selling you tea. Cheap and well deserved after listening to the local universtity students getting loaded all nght, it was a grand cuppa There are ' showers' in the main campstite but you have to remember the local universtity students getting loaded all nght
Not sure about the 'J3zuz' bus though. Overlorded by by a dude with a sparse goatie. IIRC.

All within walking distance.

I'll try and go this year. Lovely scenery and challenging route of roads round those parts too.

 

[Dee Tee]

Great shot.........................

Ian, Dan and

Conor Cummins.

Ryan was running in the Orange and Black Colours of his own Team, KMR .

 

[billy56]

That was the last year that I went. I was a couple of hundred yards away and saw that crash. I'll always remember the ghouls collecting the pieces of the broken fairing.

Went a few time,s after that but have not been to a circuit or road race since 1990 after one of my best friend,s was killed at the tandragee100
Rab Duncan RIP, Mind you i said i would never ride a road bike again

 

[JimmyC]

Conor Cummins.

Ryan was running in the Orange and Black Colours of his own Team, KMR .

Big 10-4 on that DeeTee...................i just knew I wasn't right on one of them....................