Ride out around Billown to pay tribute to racers and supporters
A memorial ride out will take place this afternoon (6 July) around the Billown Course ahead of this year's Southern 100 Road Races.
Riders will set off from the club headquarters on the Castletown bypass at 2:30pm for two-laps of the course before heading to Kirk Malew Church for a short service at 3pm.
The event is a special tribute to all who have raced, supported, and served on the Billown Course.
Anyone wishing to take part in the ride out is asked to assemble in the Holding Area at 2pm.
Parking will be in the field adjacent to the church as it is for the races, and everyone is welcome
Music for the service is to be provided by the Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band.
The Reverand Ruth Walker, Priest in Charge at Kirk Malew will lead the Service, alongside Southern 100 Club Chaplain The Reverend John Coldwell which is to celebrate the Southern 100 Road Races and remember those who raced and served on the Billown Course.
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