Event HQ
TT Grandstand
Glencrutchery Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
There is free parking behind the Grandstand
COVID travel protocols to visit the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is now open to visitors if they have received both vaccines and have been in a green or amber list country for the 10 days prior to travelling to the Island. There is then a process visitors need to complete before travelling in order to receive a QR code which will be used at the point of entry. It is essential that people travelling for the sportive understand what is required of them by the authorities, which can change without notice – for all the information click here.
Sailing to the Isle of Man
There is only one ferry operator to the Isle of Man – the Steam Packet Company. They run ferries from Heysham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast. The ferry sailings from the UK for the weekend of the Isle of Man CC are:
Getting there
Friday 24 September 2021
Heysham – Isle of Man depart 14:15 arrive 18:00
Liverpool – Isle of Man depart 19:15 arrive 22:00
Saturday 25 September 2021
Heysham – Isle of Man depart 14:15 arrive 18:00
Liverpool – Isle of Man depart 19:15 arrive 22:00
Sunday 26 September 2021 (for those who like to cut it fine!)
Heysham – Isle of Man depart 02:15 arrive 06:00
Getting back
Sunday 26 September 2021
Douglas – Liverpool depart 15:00 arrive 17:45 (doable if you cycle one lap)
Douglas – Heysham depart 20:00 arrive 23:45
Monday 27 September 2021
Douglas – Heysham depart 08:45 arrive 12:30
Douglas – Liverpool depart 15:00 arrive 17:45
Douglas – Heysham depart 19:45 arrive 23:30
For the weekend of the Isle of Man CC sportive the Steam Packet Company are offering special travel and accommodation packages with 2 nights accommodation and the ferry crossing from as little as £97.
Accommodation ranges from camping and self-catering to the best hotels in Douglas so there is something for everyone. To get them call Steam Packet Holidays directly on 01624 645 777 (1800 523 177 from the ROI) and quote ‘Isle of Man CC’; click the button below to view the deals.
Flying to the Isle of Man
There are flights from the UK (Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London City, London Gatwick, Luton, Manchester and Newcastle), Northern Ireland (Belfast), the Republic of Ireland (Dublin) and Switzerland (Geneva) to the Isle of Man. Ronaldsway airport is about 7 miles (20 mins in a taxi) southwest of Douglas. Be sure to check the airline's bicycle policy before you book your ticket. For details of airlines and seasonal timetables click here.
Travel insurance
The Isle of Man is subject to some extreme weather which can cancel sailing and flights with no notice (and sometimes no refunds) – we strongly recommend you take out suitable travel insurance for the weekend just in case you find you cannot reach the Island.
Entrance requirements and visa information
Photographic identification is required for air travel, but not for ferry travel. British Citizens and Citizens of the Irish Republic do not require passports or entry visas for travel between their respective countries and the Isle of Man. EU citizens require either their passport or I.D. cards for travel to the Island. Citizens from non-EU countries will need a passport and should check before travelling to the Island if a visa is required.
