a.j wrote:So what was the island like this year? I swerved it as last year was awful (in my view). I needed a break from it. Were numbers down again? They were last year.
I enjoyed it! Stumbled on good company as always, plenty of sun, good for touring the island. Very high standard of scooters. Numbers seemed higher than last year but to be honest there's so many people it's hard to know if numbers were up or not. The rally provides alot of choice. Stay and get free entertainment or the £4 bus into Ryde...enjoyed both options. Stumbling on the reggae night in Ryde was a high point for sure, difficult to find the venue though. The only thing I'd change in Smallbrook is the bar arrangement for the warehouse venue. Having the bar outside means alot of people outside which prevents the gigs being full. Plenty of room for an indoor bar and it would remove the big shed vibe in the place. Luckily I missed out on the Red Funnel fiasco....sounds like carnage! The seating around the racetrack would be perfect for an outdoor cinema thing but what film would satisfy everyone? I'll return next year for sure.
