In this episode, we chat with Lee McGavock, a road racer whose journey is fuelled by family support, determination, and a love of speed. From buying a pizza shop to balancing life, work, and training, Lee shares the real story behind the leathers. He talks about career highlights, sponsorship challenges, and why the joy of the journey matters just as much as the finish line - all while aiming for the Manx Grand Prix in 2026.  Click here to find Lee's racing page on Facebook and here on Instagram and follow his progress on the road to the Mountain Course.  This is another down-to-earth conversation about passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of a racing dream. To be part of the podcast, you can email Beth- it's beth@startline.im 

In this episode, we meet Thomas Altendorfer, a determined young motorcycle racer from Austria who’s setting his sights on one of the toughest and most iconic challenges in road racing - the Manx Grand Prix 2026 on the Isle of Man. Thomas shares his journey from the early days of falling in love with speed to carving out a path toward the legendary mountain course. He opens up about the grit behind the glamour - the balancing act between a full-time job and a racing career, the essential role his girlfriend and family plays in keeping his dream alive, and the physical and mental preparation needed to face the demands of road racing. Thomas’s story captures the spirit of every rider who’s ever stood - or longed to stand - at the start line. You can find his Instagram page here. If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, the email is beth@startline.im   

In this episode of Startline, George Anderson takes us back to where it all began - watching the TT at the Crosby pub with his dad. Inspired by Adrian Archibald’s victory in that race, he recalls the moment that first lit his passion for racing. George reflects on how early memories can spark lifelong dreams on the road to the grid, as he aims for the Manx Grand Prix in 2026. You can find George on Facebook here and the George Anderson Racing page here. We also catch up again with Adrian O'Connor to find out how it went when he picked up the bike he's hoping to race at the Classic TT in 2026. Adrian's Gracie Quinn Racing page is here. If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, the email is beth@startline.im 

Joining us in this episode is Adrian O’Connor – a self-confessed rebel with a lifetime of stories.    Turning 50 if he makes the grid for the Classic TT, Adrian’s journey has been anything but ordinary: from a promising boxer sidelined by injury to time spent in prison, where he decided life was too short not to chase his dream of racing.    Now, with his Gracie Quinn Racing team named after his two young children, he’s determined to make it happen.   You can follow Adrian on Facebook on his newly formed racing page here.   If you'd like to get in touch with Beth, the email is beth@startline.im 

In this episode we’re joined by Nick Healy from Ireland - a racer who’s been on the grid since 2014. After the decline of road racing in the south, Nick and a few mates set up the NRW Race Team to keep the spirit alive. Now, with Nick's sights set on the Manx Grand Prix next year and one of his four kids already showing talent on two wheels, racing clearly runs in the family. You can follow Nick's own Facebook page here and his Instagram here. NRW Racing is also on Facebook and Instagram so give them a follow too. We also catch up again with Ashley Robson in this episode to find out how her final race of the season went. You can find Ashley on Facebook here and Instagram here. You can get in touch with Beth by emailing beth@startline.im  

In this episode of Startline, we’re in the fast lane with a rider who’s chasing dreams on two wheels and breaking the internet while he’s at it. With a massive social media following, Arran Hands is turning heads both on the road and online, and he's got one goal in his sights: the Manx Grand Prix 2026. You can find Arran's YouTube channel here and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and X.  You can get in touch with Beth by emailing beth@startline.im

In this episode we meet Neil Rutledge - a racer and a family man who's dreaming big. Here Neil opens up about life in the garage, balancing work, family, and the relentless pursuit of speed. It’s not just about bikes - it’s about belief, sacrifice, and chasing something bigger than yourself. You can follow Neil on Facebook here and Instagram here.  

She’s aiming for the Manx Grand Prix in 2026  - and she’s not slowing down. Beth Espey talks to road racer Ashley Robson about what it takes to make the Startline of the most challenging course on earth. You can find Ashley on Facebook here and Instagram here. You can get in touch with Beth by emailing beth@startline.im