Startline Ep 7 - Chasing the Island dream:Thomas Altendorfer’s road to the Manx Grand Prix
Start Line with Beth Espey
Thursday, 6 November 2025 - 22 minutes
In this episode, we meet Thomas Altendorfer, a determined young motorcycle racer from Austria who’s setting his sights on one of the toughest and most iconic challenges in road racing - the Manx Grand Prix 2026 on the Isle of Man.
Thomas shares his journey from the early days of falling in love with speed to carving out a path toward the legendary mountain course.
He opens up about the grit behind the glamour - the balancing act between a full-time job and a racing career, the essential role his girlfriend and family plays in keeping his dream alive, and the physical and mental preparation needed to face the demands of road racing.
Thomas’s story captures the spirit of every rider who’s ever stood - or longed to stand - at the start line.
You can find his Instagram page here.
If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, the email is beth@startline.im
