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🏁 ROBBOS. ARMOY. FULL SEND. 🏁Back in late July, Armoy was building towards another spectacular Road Races weekend — and ...
01/09/2026

🏁 ROBBOS. ARMOY. FULL SEND. 🏁

Back in late July, Armoy was building towards another spectacular Road Races weekend — and one young rider was already turning heads. 🔥

📸🎥 Bailey Harker attacking Robbos Corner, threading his way through the village before powering towards Church Bends.

Little did we know at the time, Armoy was just building on the foundations for a remarkable showing at the Manx Grand Prix. 🇮🇲🏍️💨

The speed. The commitment. The confidence. The future looks seriously exciting for this young man. 👊

Hopefully we’ll see Bailey back at Armoy next year — and who knows what the next chapter will bring…

Remember the name. Bailey Harker. 🏁🔥

13/08/2026

There’s nothing quite like pressing pause. 🧖‍♂️❄️

Tucked away in the lower courtyard of the historic Galgorm Castle, The Recovery Zone is my go-to place to relax, reset and recharge.

Whether it’s first thing in the morning to set myself up for the day ahead, or after a hard day’s work when I need to switch off, the combination of sauna heat and ice-cold recovery is the perfect way to clear the head and reset the body.

A few minutes of heat. A dip into the cold. Then breathe, relax and repeat. 🔥❄️

Sometimes, looking after yourself is simply about taking a little time to slow down.

📍 The Recovery Zone | Galgorm Castle

Another strong weekend on the roads for Kristian Didelot at the Mid Antrim 150! 🔥🏍Kristian battled hard around the legen...
08/08/2026

Another strong weekend on the roads for Kristian Didelot at the Mid Antrim 150! 🔥🏍

Kristian battled hard around the legendary Clough circuit, securing a well-earned 3rd place in the Classic Superbike/Supersport, alongside 4th and 5th place finishes in the Senior Support races. 👏

A weekend of hard racing, commitment and plenty of pace — with that podium showing just what Kristian and the bike are capable of. 🏆

Three podiums. One incredible effort. 🏆🏍️After a strong weekend at Armoy, Graeme Smallwoods arrived at the Mid Antrim 15...
07/08/2026

Three podiums. One incredible effort. 🏆🏍️

After a strong weekend at Armoy, Graeme Smallwoods arrived at the Mid Antrim 150 and continued his impressive run of form with another outstanding set of results:

🥈 2nd – Senior Support
🥉 3rd – Senior Support
🥉 3rd – Junior Support
💪 4th – Supertwin, missing out on a fourth podium of the weekend.

What makes these results even more impressive is that Graeme is achieving them without the backing of a large professional support team. While many competitors arrive with extensive resources, Graeme continues to prove that passion, commitment and relentless hard work can more than bridge the gap. Every podium is earned through determination, preparation and sheer grit
Congratulations, Graeme. Your performances over the past two meetings have shown exactly what can be achieved when talent is matched with hard work. Here's hoping the momentum continues. 👏🏍️

📍 Mid Antrim 150

After a strong 5th place at Armoy, Nick Round carried that form into the Mid Antrim 150, adding two Senior Support podiu...
07/08/2026

After a strong 5th place at Armoy, Nick Round carried that form into the Mid Antrim 150, adding two Senior Support podiums to his season with a 2nd and 3rd place finish. 👏

From battling at the front to digging deep in changing conditions, it was another weekend that showcased determination, consistency and speed. The results are coming, and the confidence is clearly growing.

Congratulations, Nick! 💪🏍️

📍 Mid Antrim 150
🥈 Senior Support Race – 2nd
🥉 Senior Support Race – 3rd

Three Podiums. Two Supersport. One Supertwin. 🥉🥉🥉🏍️Sean Brolly delivered when it mattered at the Mid Antrim 150, taking ...
07/08/2026

Three Podiums. Two Supersport. One Supertwin. 🥉🥉🥉🏍️

Sean Brolly delivered when it mattered at the Mid Antrim 150, taking home two Supersport podiums and a Supertwin podium around the fast and unforgiving Clough course.

From clipping the kerbs to powering over the crests, every lap was ridden with commitment, precision and outright speed.

These are the moments that make Irish road racing so special.

Congratulations on a fantastic meeting, Sean. 👏

📍 Mid Antrim 150
🏍️ Sean Brolly #99

William Young charging through the country roads around Clough at the Mid Antrim 150, where every crest, corner and brak...
07/08/2026

William Young charging through the country roads around Clough at the Mid Antrim 150, where every crest, corner and braking marker demands absolute commitment.

These shots capture exactly what makes Irish road racing so special.

📍 Mid Antrim 150
🏍️ William Young #88

Marcus Simpson #23 attacking the Mid Antrim 150 with absolute commitment, skimming over the crests and making every inc...
07/08/2026

Marcus Simpson #23 attacking the Mid Antrim 150 with absolute commitment, skimming over the crests and making every inch of the circuit count. Road racing at its finest, where precision, bravery and speed come together.

Which shot is your favourite? 📸👇

📍 Mid Antrim 150, Armoy
🏍️ Marcus Simpson #23

Andy Hornby put on a masterclass at the Mid Antrim 150, taking 1st place in the Pre '73 Senior Classic aboard the beauti...
06/08/2026

Andy Hornby put on a masterclass at the Mid Antrim 150, taking 1st place in the Pre '73 Senior Classic aboard the beautifully prepared #42 machine. Every lap was a reminder that while these bikes may be from another era, the racing is every bit as intense.

From the paddock to the podium, it was a ride worthy of the top step. Congratulations, Andy! 🏆🔥

📍 Mid Antrim 150
🥇 1st Place – Pre '73 Senior Classic

Serving at full throttle. 🏍️💨💨Some people dream of flying fast. Others dream of riding faster.Corran Smyth is proving th...
06/08/2026

Serving at full throttle. 🏍️💨💨

Some people dream of flying fast. Others dream of riding faster.

Corran Smyth is proving that dedication, discipline and determination can take you from military service to the race circuit, proudly representing the RAF Road Racing & Motorsport Team while competing aboard both his Yamaha and Suzuki at the Mid Antrim 150.

For anyone with a passion for motorcycles, engineering or motorsport, the Royal Air Force offers more than just a career — it offers opportunities to develop world-class skills while supporting one of the UK's most successful military motorsport programmes.

A dream job? For many, absolutely.

Here's to another impressive performance from Corran, flying the flag for the RAF both on and off the circuit. ✈️🏁

📍 Mid Antrim 150
🏍️ Corran Smyth #13
🇬🇧 RAF Road Racing & Motorsport Team

Would a career that combines service, engineering and racing be your dream job?

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