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Video: Joe Barnes & Team Explore the Isle of Man

Jul 24, 2022
by Joe Barnes  

The Isle of Man is a beautiful island located between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. As well as the home of the famous TT motorbike race, the island has some of the best MTB trails around. Joe Barnes and Fergus lamb headed over to race the annual Manx Enduro for their first time. The trip had everything a quality race weekend (or in this case a week) should have. Bring on next year for more of the same and maybe a few more days on the Isle to take in all the other trails the island has in its many plantations.

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27 Comments
  • 21 0
 Joe has some of the most wholesome MTB content on YouTube. Such good edits & easily the best music choices
Bravo Joe
  • 11 0
 Such a feel good edit Joe. Smashing life by the looks of things! Loving Bo’s vocabulary.
  • 8 0
 Loving Bo's riding!
  • 9 0
 Everything about this video is fantastic.
  • 5 0
 Well, thats me sold on doing this next year! Looks like the perfect weekend! Bikes and fish suppers!
  • 3 0
 Looks really good....I was going to do it this year but the ferry was expensive did not have the funds. The race entry is very reasonable...defo on my list nxt year...
  • 2 0
 It is a bargain race entry for 10 special stages, with over 30 mins racing over 2 days + beer and burger in the finish field.

Steam packet are the one and only provider with the ferry

www.steam-packet.com

I hear there are a few online ferry ticket firms who whack the prices up - stay clear of them
  • 2 0
 @rawbean: yanks dude ill check them out when I book next year....it looks an ace race...I love going to new places....cool to watch the TT too
  • 2 0
 @klerric: The Steampacket has always been expensive and as ever its best to book early with them. The races which Joe is watching are called the Southern 100 (not run on the TT/Mountain Course) which took place a couple of weeks ago. They're kind sandwiched between the TT (end of May-June) and the Manx Grand (towards the latter half of August).
  • 1 0
 Coming over in a van is expensive, but as mentioned above make sure you book direct, it's much cheaper than through any agency.

Another option is to get the train and come on the ferry as a foot passenger. £42 return, no limits on baggage and leave your bike on the car deck for free.
  • 1 0
 @mark-88: Good idea about the foot passenger bit and then see if hiring a car helps you to get about.
  • 5 0
 Not even a ride with Guy Martin in remembrance of your Orange period? ;-)
  • 4 0
 Thank you Joe and crew for sharing this trip. The vibe is high. You inspire good people. Thank you.
  • 4 0
 Done this race twice and loved it!!!
  • 5 0
 brilliant in every way!
  • 2 0
 When someone of that stature calls "best enduro of the year" then you're definitely doing something right.
Well done Manx MTB Enduro.
www.manxmtbenduro.com
  • 3 0
 Smiles for miles lads, loved every second of this. Chef's kiss for the throwback to Lost Boys too.
  • 4 0
 Mint.. doing it right !
  • 2 0
 Dang, I'm so glad I watched this video. Makes me want to pack up my bike and travel to Scotland to ride!
  • 2 0
 Good vibes as always with you girls and boys, nice riding too, seems like a sweet place to ride
  • 2 0
 Big skids from Bike Wash Man! Joe and Ferg did no bad either.
  • 2 0
 Amazing guys! And the editing spot on, as always
  • 2 0
 Woolly jumper game is strong JB
  • 2 0
 Want to go to the TT one day. Looks like a good time
  • 2 0
 Great stuff Joe and team!
  • 2 0
 vibes. genius. fast AF.
  • 1 0
 Joe is the man, great video as always.







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