Eric looking for perfect union of speed and balance
A local man is aiming to break a significant speed milestone over the weekend.
Eric Holmes is going to the World Wheelie Championship at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire.
He's set himself the target of clocking over 200mph on a specially-prepared motorbike.
Mr Holmes says he's entered in the top speed event:
Rearranged FC Isle of Man vs Prestwich Heys tie cancelled
Visiting team fails to attend for morning kick-off
Island at 'forefront' of British Isles blue carbon research
Manx waters researched over four year programme
Five comments and objections received over Ramsey flood defence scheme plans
But DOI says a number of informal objections received before plans withdrawn
Water main upgrades planned in Foxdale from next week
Works aim to improve reliability and reduce risk of bursts, with some temporary road disruptions expected
Community tree planting completes new Manx Rainforest site
Thousands of native trees planted at Creg y Cowin as three-year project finishes ahead of schedule