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Countdown to TT 2024 | The First Test

Season 3, Ep. 35

Our countdown to TT 2024 continues on the TT Podcast! We are still on the Isle of Man with Chris Pritchard and a whole host of famous names and voices from the world of the TT. In this episode, we hear reactions from immediately after the launch event, take an exclusive look around the famous Creg-Ny-Baa, “Sector Steve” Plater talks us through the ‘Mountain Mile’ and we give Peter Hickman a ride to Noa Bakehouse.


Next week, we continue our countdown to TT 2024, where we catch up with Miracle Man, Ian Hutchinson and remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free!


Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.

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  • 38. Countdown to TT 2024 | Getting Up To Speed

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    In another episode of our Countdown to TT 2024 series, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater continue to roam the Oulton Park Paddock to talk to more huge names from the world of the TT. And with just over two weeks until qualifying begins, everyone wants their say.This week, we hear from FHO Racing’s Daz Jones and Josh Brookes, and Honda’s Havier Beltran, Nathan Harrison and John McGuinness. Plus, Steve Plater talks us through one of the best viewing points of the TT, with a step by step guide through Keppel Gate to Cronk ny Mona.Next week, we get back to road racing and continue the countdown from the North West 200. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free!Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.
  • 37. Countdown to TT 2024 | Here for the TT

    40:51
    With just over three weeks until the bikes set off down Glencrutchery Road for the beginning of qualifying, Chris Pritchard continues the countdown to TT 2024 on the TT Podcast.This week, Chris is at Oulton Park alongside some of the biggest names from the world of the TT, to find out how their preparations are going and what their expectations are as we enter the final stretch. In this episode, we catch up with Steve Plater and hear from Jamie Coward, Faye Ho and Davey Todd. Plus, Steve talks us through his record breaking sector, with a step by step guide through Bungalow to Keppel.Next week, we continue the countdown from Oulton Park. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free! Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.
  • 36. Countdown to TT 2024 | Grand Designs

    21:16
    With just over six weeks to go until the TT Senior, Chris Pritchard continues the countdown to TT 2024 on the TT Podcast!In this episode, Chris talks to Ian Hutchinson about his plans for the future, meets the landlady of the “Famous” Creg-Ny-Baa and we hear from an emotional Ben Birchall at the TT Launch event. Plus, “Sector Steve” Plater gives us a step by step guide through Mountain Box to Bungalow.Next week, we continue the countdown from Oulton Park. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free!Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.
  • 34. Countdown to TT 2024 | Road to 2024

    29:50
    This is it, we are officially in countdown mode to TT 2024 on The TT Podcast! In this episode, we hit the road with Chris Pritchard and a host of famous names and voices from across the Isle of Man, as we build up to the Road to 2024 Launch Event. We catch up with Conor Cummins at The Creg-Ny-Baa pub, “Sector Steve” Plater gives Chris a few tips as we drive from Ramsey Hairpin to Guthrie's Memorial, and we hear an exclusive clip from the Road to 2024 Launch Event with John McGuinness MBE himself.Next week, we continue our countdown to TT 2024, where we catch up with the Isle of Man TT Outright Lap Record Holder, Peter Hickman. Remember to head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free!Be sure to subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops and head to www.iomttraces.com for all the latest news and features and follow us @TTRacesOfficial.
  • 33. Shaun Anderson | The Fastest Rider You’ve Never Heard Of

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    In this bumper episode, Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater are joined by Northern Irish rider, Shaun Anderson.Shaun tells us what it's like racing against his wife and the nerves he feels when she's competing. A self-confessed TT fanatic, Shaun also talks of how time spent living in Austria helped shape his career and which, in his opinion, is the perfect starting place at the TT when chasing down the leading pack.Next week, we start the countdown to TT 2024, with the first of our Road to TT 2024 special episodes, so head over to ttplus.iomttraces.com now and sign up to TT+ for free! Alternatively, the audio will be available here on this podcast feed at the same time, so make sure you hit subscribe and the notification bell to download that episode as soon as it drops.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.www.iomttraces.com is the place for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.
  • 32. Ryan Cringle | 'The Bike Wrecker' (Part Two)

    27:38
    Ryan Cringle returns for part two of his TT Podcast episode with Chris Pritchard and Steve Plater.In this second section, the Manxman reveals how much money riders actually spend on fuel; what he’d be happy with when TT 2024 comes to a close; and how he’s labelled himself a self-confessed ‘bike wrecker’.Our next guest is Shaun Anderson. Part One of his episode is available to watch on TT+ now! Head to ttplus.iomttraces.com to sign up for free. Alternatively, the audio will be available here on this podcast feed at the same time next week, so make sure you hit subscribe and the notification bell to download that episode as soon as it drops.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.www.iomttraces.com is the place for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now.
  • 31. Ryan Cringle | Doing the Groundwork (Part One)

    30:47
    Chris Pritchard is reunited with co-host Steve Plater as they’re in conversation with Manx rider Ryan Cringle. Ryan tells us how it feels when he’s competing against his brother, talks us through his extraordinary TT 2023 and reveals his love for motocross. Part Two of Chris and Steve’s conversation with Ryan is available to watch on TT+ now! Head to ttplus.iomttraces.com to sign up for free. Alternatively, the audio will be available here on this podcast feed at the same time next week, so make sure you hit subscribe and the notification bell to download that episode as soon as it drops.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.www.iomttraces.com is the place for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now.
  • 30. Jonny Heginbotham | The Job You Never Want to Do (Part Two)

    35:41
    Jonny Heginbotham returns for part two of his TT Podcast episode with Chris Pritchard and Lee Johnston as he reflects on his first TT, how getting to an incident can result in him overtaking racers and how Marshalls deal with the aftermath.Steve Plater rejoins Chris Pritchard for Part One of Ryan Cringle’s episode and is available to watch on TT+ now! Head to ttplus.iomttraces.com to sign up for free. Alternatively, the audio will be available here on this podcast feed at the same time next week, so make sure you hit subscribe and the notification bell to download that episode as soon as it drops.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.www.iomttraces.com is the place for all the latest TT news and features, and search for @TTRacesOfficial for all our social channels.Music by Calva Louise - latest album ‘Euphoric’ out now.