'Phenomenal' sport culture helps health and economy

Event director describes scale of Island sport as 'remarkable'

The 'phenomenal' sporting culture on Island plays a part in improving health and the economy.

That's the belief of the event director for Gran Fondo Isle of Man which is returning in July this year.

It's previously been a big attraction for both on and off-Island participants.

Paul Phillips says more recently local entries have been very strong: