Today we’re joined by Don Gilbert - a rider who races in the Manx Grand Prix, Southern 100 and has his sights set on TT.

Don didn’t come up through the sport the traditional way, starting a little later than some.

It's also fair to say he faced some resistance at home and learnt the hard way just how tough the road can be, with setbacks that might have stopped someone else for good.

But Don’s story is about persistence, resilience, and finding his place in one of the most demanding forms of racing there is.

From scrimping and saving for his first bikes and battling back from a serious crash, to pushing for faster laps and new opportunities like Macau; Don's journey is full of grit, growth, and some remarkable highs.

You can find Don on Facebook here and on Instagram here, so give him a follow as he prepares for Macau this November.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

In this episode, we hear from four riders who all had the Moutain Course in their sights for 2025 - and now they have all raced the dream.

So what was it like - can you ever really prepare for what the ultimate road racing experience throws at you?

Ste Sewell, Blake Kelly, Lee Stanaway and Dale Brew talk us through their experiences, which include forgetting something on the start line, doing something your surgeon probably wouldn't approve of and countless cups of tea.

Click on their names for the original podcast recorded before this year's Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

In this episode, we explore what life is like on both sides of the track.

Chris Moore is a highly experienced and successful Manx Grand Prix and TT rider - he won his Newcomers MGP race, and although he doesn’t live on the Isle of Man, his Manx roots mean his heart is firmly here.

His wife Lorna has been by his side for almost the entirety of his racing career. She shares what it’s like to watch the sport from a very different perspective: as the partner of a rider tackling one of the most demanding courses in the world.

Both Chris and Lorna are deeply dedicated to road racing. In fact, when they arrived on the Island ahead of Classic TT 2025 qualifying, they even signed on as marshals for the very first time - adding yet another layer to their involvement in the sport.

This episode really does have it all: love, racing, a surprise lottery win, and even a reminder that Chris might not be your best pick for a pub quiz team…

You can follow Chris on his Facebook page here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

If you would like to be part of the podcast, get in touch with Beth, by emailing bethespey@manxradio.com