103 replies to this topic

[TonyDevil]

no
legally you only need standard bike insurance, just check your policy docs to ensure IoM is covered

medical insurance is simply to cover any additonal costs should the worst happen

make sure you get an "EHIC" card from the NHS, this should cover emergency treatment costs
i'd suggest as a minium you get 'travel insurance' that covers you for ambulance & repatriation in the event of an accident
the issue is, some travel insurance companies dont cover you for an accident that occured while riding a motorcycle over XXXXcc
and the 'accident insurance' that you get thru your bike insurance wont cover you for anycosts incured due to injury while 'not' on a motorcycle
therefore sometimes you end up having to buy multiple insurance policies
just make sure you read the small print on anything you take out
I normally send off an email to the broker or insurance company stating what I intend to do and asking them to confirm their policy covers everything

[Studley Ramrod]

Cheers Tony,

They sure like to complicate matters innit ?
So thats....

"EHIC" card from the NHS

'travel insurance' that covers ambulance & repatriation minimum.

check bike policy docs to ensure IoM is covered for RTT dates.


My bike insurance is with the AA so I'll see what they can do for me first.

Just checked my bike policy and it's up for renewal before the RTT which may/may not help matters !

Sorry for going way off topic Pete

[TonyDevil]

dont worry bout offtopic stuff, when i have the time i'll split off the insurance/legal stuff related bits

[JONNYBRAY]

In order to progress this, from the information I have been able to glean from previous posts the attendees so far look like

DRAFT LIST ONLY

firm list looks like:

pete7
tonydevil
TDM Tam
Geordie Guy
Big Dave
Matlock
Paddy 900
TDMick
fatchap
studley ramrod
dandywarhol
jimmyf46
stubottle

"possibles" list looks like:

chrisG
catsbum
stu
poldark
kang
markymark
paulb
Jonnybray

could you please check this and comment as much as you can at this stage, including if you might want bunkhouse or tent, or other arrangements

this is DRAFT list but your comments will be appreciated

Pete

Possible me too. if im not too late

[jimmyf46]

see you there....

[ajfergie]

Hi Lads, thats it, just booked and received booking confirmation for i.o.m rtt10,

depart 14.15 pm from heysham to i.o.m on sat the 10th july
return 15.30 on 17th from i.o.m to liverpool

just have to sort out diggs,

cheers ajfergie..........

[pete7]

Hi Lads, thats it, just booked and received booking confirmation for i.o.m rtt10,

depart 14.15 pm from heysham to i.o.m on sat the 10th july
return 15.30 on 17th from i.o.m to liverpool

just have to sort out diggs,

cheers ajfergie..........

thats great AJ

if you are staying at Cronk Dhoo, please call Lynn (Kerrmode) at the Cronkdhoo on 01624 851 327 please mention that you have spoken to me

I have told her people will be calling up to book individually

the rate for bunkhouse is £16ppn and there are up to 20 spaces in rooms of 3-4 beds each

there are plenty of spaces for tents if you are camping

roll on!


Pete

[pete7]

remember to sign the healthcare petition and we may all be able to save travel insurance !! (although I think most of us have it anyway)

http://petitions.num...ealthcareIOMUK/

Pete


p.s.

I am booked in at CronkDhoo from friday 9 to saturday 17

Roll on July and sunshine!

[big dave]

I am booked in at CronkDhoo from friday 9 to saturday 17

Roll on July and sunshine!

BD and JONNYBRAY just booked ferry.

Travelling same itinery as yourself Pete

Outbound - from Liverpool Friday 9th 11.30am
Return - to Liverpool Saturday 17th 15.30pm

Odd thing is, I booked first - £104.50. (£85 discount)
JB booked TWO! minutes later - £114.50 !! (£75 discount)

WTF

Looks as though prices are going up, perhaps peoples ought to think about booking sooner rather than later

Hope you've booked the weather Pete

BD

[pete7]

BD and JONNYBRAY just booked ferry.

Travelling same itinery as yourself Pete

Outbound - from Liverpool Friday 9th 11.30am
Return - to Liverpool Saturday 17th 15.30pm

Odd thing is, I booked first - £104.50. (£85 discount)
JB booked TWO! minutes later - £114.50 !! (£75 discount)

WTF

Looks as though prices are going up, perhaps peoples ought to think about booking sooner rather than later

Hope you've booked the weather Pete

BD

Hi Dave

Glad to see you are on the same iten..itinera...ittin..ferry as me

We can go luxury in the Niarbyl Lounge if you like:



I will bring coffee flasks to drink on the quayside.

Will do my best re. weather arrangements. Actually it was great in July '07 and even better than for the TT that year



More info on possible plans for the week to follow soon e.g. coastal walks (as above) is a cracker for those interested


All the best

Pete

[catsbum]

Met with Tony n Kris this afternoon

I might be coming........

Have a new boss at work (5 in 3 years) Need to check with him before booking, and he'll want my blood group

How much are B & B's then?

[pete7]

Met with Tony n Kris this afternoon

I might be coming........

Have a new boss at work (5 in 3 years) Need to check with him before booking, and he'll want my blood group

How much are B & B's then?

Great stuff!

IoM, and THAT 37.7 miles, is the centre of the 2 wheel world

http://www.gov.im/to...e...ity=&class=

I am booked in at the Bunkhouse at CronkDhoo. It is actually a series of rooms with beds in and at £16ppn is good value I think

Pete

[Matlock]

Going to sort out my booking this week. I'm aiming to go Saturday 10th July, returning on Wednesday 14th. Ferries from Liverpool work out at:
Sat 10th July 2010, depart 11:30, arrive 14:00.
Wed 14th July 2010 depart15:30, arrive 18:15.
Price is advertised as £99.50 at the moment. Anyone know of any discounts we can get? Anyone else doing the same sailings?
I'll be staying at staying at Cronk Dhoo, so I'll call Lynn to book once I've sorted the ferry. Do I just need to mention your name Pete so we're all in the same bunkhouse?

EDIT: Ferries booked now as above, but price was 109.50, not £99.50. I misread the web page.

Edited by Matlock, 28 January 2010 - 11:21 am.

[pete7]

Going to sort out my booking this week. I'm aiming to go Saturday 10th July, returning on Wednesday 14th. Ferries from Liverpool work out at:
Sat 10th July 2010, depart 11:30, arrive 14:00.
Wed 14th July 2010 depart15:30, arrive 18:15.
Price is advertised as £99.50 at the moment. Anyone know of any discounts we can get? Anyone else doing the same sailings?
I'll be staying at staying at Cronk Dhoo, so I'll call Lynn to book once I've sorted the ferry. Do I just need to mention your name Pete so we're all in the same bunkhouse?

EDIT: Ferries booked now as above, but price was 109.50, not £99.50. I misread the web page.

if you mention mention my name and yamaha TDM owners then Lynn can keep us all together.

Roll on the summer - just had an OAP's ride to wales and its perishin'.

Pete

[pete7]

some information on health insurance now that reciprocal arrangement seems to be definitely ended

this link is through S100 websiute which you may wish to browse anyway

http://www.southern1...h_agreement.htm

I know most will have made some arrangement but this may help and seems to be indirect response to current situation

Pete

[stubottle]

This looks just the job for our purposes, and very reasonably priced. I imagine more companies will follow their lead when the demand shows itself.

[Matlock]

Accommodation booked too.

[pete7]

Accommodation booked too.

Well done Chris - I spoke to Lynne at GlenDhoo yesterday and she was hoping to hear from our crowd. This lets her know we are on our way!

For info, the text below was posted on the TT forum and may help with insurance choices:

Hi all, just had a reply from direct travel insurance, below (hopefully ) is the e-mail I sent them and the reply I got........ Cheers, dave

MY E-MAIL

Hi, could you please verify something for me before I take out a policy, with the withdrawal of the Reciprocal Health Agreement with the UK will I still be covered to ride on the isle of man between the dates of 29th may - 10th june with the standard single trip travel insurance you offer, we will be travelling as a family riding:
myself riding + daughter pillion 636cc motorcycle
wife riding 650cc motorcycle
daughters boyfriend riding 500cc motorcycle.


Thank you, david burt

REPLY

Dear Mr Burt,

Thank you for your email.

Our Standard policies will cover you up to £10 million per person for Medical emergency, repatriation and associated expenses under section 2 whilst travelling on the Isle of Man.

You and your family would be covered for riding motorcycles over 125cc providing each rider holds a valid UK licence which allows them to ride a motorcycle of over 125cc.

If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at info@direct-travel.co.uk

Kind regards

Claire Humphrey

Sales Consultant

AND ALL FOR £12.35
not here for a long time-here for a good time

not sure if it will apply to everyone but it is all extra info

you pay your money and take your choice, but there seems to be plenty of opportunity to get cover

Pete