Journey to a Dream

A special episode about the Billy Redmayne Memorial Fund, which every year supports newcomers in the Manx Grand Prix. Billy, who was also a soldier, was a hugely talented Manx rider - he won the Newcomers MGP in 2014 and the Junior MGP a year later. Sadly he died in a racing incident in Scarborough in 2016. Here, Billy's dad Dave joins Beth along with the four riders the fund is supporting for 202...

Ian Soilleux is Beth's guest on Journey to a Dream today. Having started racing in 1993 - road racing on the Isle of Man was something he never even considered, until a visit to watch TT at St Ninian's made him think again. Ian's been involved in every aspect of racing, from competing himself and coaching riders, to marshalling and being a team boss. 2024 sees his return to the MGP and we wish him...

Grant Thomson joins us for this Journey to a Dream episode. He talks us through where his love of bikes started, when he made the decision that he wanted to race on the roads…and what his mum had to say about that initially, what the support of his girlfriend and his boss Si Fulton means to him, and how things stand after what was hugely successful first Southern 100 this year. If you would like t...

Today's Journey to a Dream guest will need little introduction to those involved in motorcycle racing on the Isle of Man. John McBride dreamt of sitting on the start line as a young child, having been a scout on the scoreboard. Not only did he achieve that dream, but he's gone on to become an integral part of motor racing on the Isle of Man. John is Chair of the Manx Motor Cycle Club - you can fin...

One of the interviewees here will need very little introduction to Manx racing fans and the other is making a name for himself already. Richard 'Milky' Quayle and his son Illiam are Beth's guests in this episode, where among other things we learn what it's like when the parent is the teacher, how the nickname Milky came about and why you should always follow your dream. You can keep up to date wit...

Michael 'Jack' Russell recorded this podcast fresh from a sidecar podium at the Southern 100 2024 with his passenger - former Journey to a Dream guest Jake Roberts. This is a tale of following your dream in its purest form and as we'll hear, for Jack, the Isle of Man really is his spiritual home. You can follow the progress of Jack with Russell Racing here. If you'd like to be a guest on a future...

Recorded on location in the not so sunny Isle of Man during Southern 100 2024, Beth talks to Des Founds and Dicky Gale, the sidecar duo who rocked the Mountain Course - and further afield - during the 1990s. Expect the unexpected here...including tales of chickens, schnapps and tomatoes. But above all, it's a story of friendship and a real love for their sport and the Island. If you would like to...

Sam West is a top international road racer who has competed all over the world and had some great success so far - although we get the feeling the best is yet to come. In this episode we hear about why motorcycle racing wasn't on the cards in his early years and why his love for ice cream is much greater than his love for pheasants... You can find out about Sam's business Motohub here and follow h...

Former MGP competitor and current TT and MGP Travelling Marshal Jonathan Woodward is Beth's guest in this episode. Again, describing with emotive honesty the highs and lows of racing, Jonathan offers us a glimpse into what his job entails and reveals why he's the reason one competitor decided not to come back to race over here... You can find the link to the TT Travelling Marshals YouTube channel...

What's it like to have the most starts on the Mountain Course? Dave offers a unique insight into the sport he loves so much, a sport which has given him some incredible highs and devastating lows. If you want to follow Dave - you can find his Facebook page here. To find the documentary about his career which will help support getting it to a film festival, find the link here. To share your story,...

Ahead of their first Southern 100, we speak to Jim and Ben Gale from Team BSR Sidecar. We also joined by their dad Dicky, who has some brilliant tales about he got started... Follow the team's progress on their Facebook here and you can find their YouTube channel here - you'll want to check out a certain video that's mentioned... We wish them all the best for the Southern 100.

From scooters to start lines, Maria Costello MBE on her racing career, inspiring other women to consider racing and almost missing one of the most important events of her life... You can keep up to date with Maria's racing career here. If you want to share your story, email  bethespey@manxradio.com

What is it really like being a privateer taking on the TT? Isle of Man rider Dave Rigby talks to us about making the leap from MGP, the financial cost, the importance of sponsors and donkeys... You can follow Dave's progress here If you want to share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

Joe Yeardsley on babies, bikes and what success at TT 2024 would look like for him. You can follow Joe's progress here (2) Facebook To share your story, email bethespey@manxradio.com

It doesn't matter which part of the world you go to, the common love of bikes brings people together - Jim Hunter on being a Travelling Marshal, supporting the Cain Road Races in Mexico, following in the charitable footsteps of his hero, playing truant and DIY... You can find out more about The Mike Hailwood Foundation here  and if you're at the Grandstand over TT, you're more tha...

If it's in your blood...it's in your blood.  Damien Crook on motorcycle racing as he aims for the MG 2024 start line... Keep up to date with Danien's progress  on his racing page here.  

 Chris 'the chain's off' Kinley gives us an insight into what's it like behind the microphone and says there's something he's always wanted to do....        

Entering TT 2024?  I kinda did it by accident...Ryan Garside. But will he make it to the start line?  If you can help you can get in touch with Ryan here.

For six months you race, for six months you get ready to race - Marcus Spartacus' Simpson #23 Find out more about Marcus and how you can support him here. (Thank you to David Purves for some of these photographs)        

I didn't realise normal people could race motorbikes - Father and son Anthony and Aron Redmond on living the dream. You can find out more about Red Demon Racing here.       https://www.youtube.com/@reddemonracing https://www.youtube.com/@reddemonracing

Racer, motorcross mum, IOM sports Administrator of the Year, Chair of Andreas Racing Association - Linda Alton-Heath (AKA Superwoman!)                     You can find the Andreas Racing Facebook page here.  

From racing to recovery - Dave Moffitt takes us through his career and looks ahead to 2024. If you would like to find out more about the Andreas Racing Association, you can find the website here  and their Facebook page here                     

Riding the Mountain Course is like putting your brain through a washing machine - Neal Champion on his own career and being part of the home of club racing on the Isle of Man.  You can find out more about the Andreas Racing Association here.  

We're people pleasers as sidecar passengers - Jake Roberts and his fiancée Abi Taylor on his first TT and the long winter ahead. Keep up to date with how Jake is getting on here.  

I never think there's anything I can't do - Carolynn Sells on her record-breaking racing career.