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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 107975" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>Some simple but maybe obvious things that spring to mind:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Petrol. There are not so many roadside garages as there used to be if you are not on main roads. Most larger supermarkets have a filling station. The fuel is usually cheaper there but often only have Regular or Premium grade petrol, no Super if that is what you need.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Speed. There seem to be more speed cameras springing up all over the country. Lots of roads have average speed cameras especially if there are roadworks, often on motorways.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Roadworks. If you can access the internet it is worth checking beforehand for roadworks and delays especially if you are on a deadline to catch a ferry. Allow yourself a little extra journey time. Better to be early and have to wait rather than be late and miss a boat.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Roads. Look out for potholes. The road surfaces on some minor roads is poor. Many holes are marked for repair with yellow paint but after that nothing happens.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Speed Bumps. In towns there are often speed bumps. Avoid following too close behind other vehicles so that you can see the speed bumps coming.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Weather. We have had some really nice weather but if we get much rain try to avoid motorways. They are usually busy and if you are on a motorcycle with the spray from other vehicles you sometimes think you are riding under water!</li> </ol><p>There are probably lots of other things that might be suggested. Have a good time in the Isle of Man. Don't try to break any lap records, the walls are hard and unforgiving. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 107975, member: 161"] Some simple but maybe obvious things that spring to mind: [LIST=1] [*]Petrol. There are not so many roadside garages as there used to be if you are not on main roads. Most larger supermarkets have a filling station. The fuel is usually cheaper there but often only have Regular or Premium grade petrol, no Super if that is what you need. [*]Speed. There seem to be more speed cameras springing up all over the country. Lots of roads have average speed cameras especially if there are roadworks, often on motorways. [*]Roadworks. If you can access the internet it is worth checking beforehand for roadworks and delays especially if you are on a deadline to catch a ferry. Allow yourself a little extra journey time. Better to be early and have to wait rather than be late and miss a boat. [*]Roads. Look out for potholes. The road surfaces on some minor roads is poor. Many holes are marked for repair with yellow paint but after that nothing happens. [*]Speed Bumps. In towns there are often speed bumps. Avoid following too close behind other vehicles so that you can see the speed bumps coming. [*]Weather. We have had some really nice weather but if we get much rain try to avoid motorways. They are usually busy and if you are on a motorcycle with the spray from other vehicles you sometimes think you are riding under water! [/LIST] There are probably lots of other things that might be suggested. Have a good time in the Isle of Man. Don't try to break any lap records, the walls are hard and unforgiving. ;) [/QUOTE]
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