The 'avid' TT fans posed with the racer for a selfie
Road racer John McGuinness has taken a break out of his busy schedule to visit Hospice Isle of Man and meet two residents who are receiving end of life care.
Graham Whittaker and Ian Gardner had hoped to meet the TT legend over the fortnight which is due to begin shortly.
Mr Whittaker reminisced about his history with the world famous races, having been a photographer in his younger years.

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