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A record entry of 1700 mountain bikers will tackle the Sleepwell Hotels 'End 2 End' race this weekend.
The event is organised by the Manx Mountain Bike Club, and is now in its 15th year.
The route, from the Point of Ayre to Cregneash, is just under 50 miles long and includes around 1500 metres of climbing.
Chairman of the MMBC Steve Honeybone told Ed Oldham about the importance of the signing on sessions, today (Friday) and tomorrow:
Hockey: 2026 season to get underway this weekend
Opening fixtures of new men's and women's campaigns await
Rugby: Douglas looking to get back on track against Burnage
Vagabonds Ladies to make first visit to Macclesfield
Football: League action returns in earnest this weekend
First women's clashes of 2026 also on the agenda
Triathlon: Trials to be held for 2027 Island Games squad
Club inviting submissions for assessments next week