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Death of Second Rider Confirmed in Todays MGP Race

2 Riders Killed in Same Accident at Alipine Cottage This Morning

It’s now been confirmed that a second rider was killed in the same accident in this morning’s Manx Grand Prix Junior race.

Chris Bradshaw is the second man to be named, he was a 39 year old Traffic Police Officer from Tamworth in Birmingham.

Chris first competed on the Isle of Man in 2004 and finished 37th in last year’s Senior MGP race.

Earlier it was confirmed that 28-year-old James Adam died also. James came from Scotland and was a serving officer in the Royal Navy.

James first competed on the Isle of Man in 2009, finishing 9th in the Newcomers race and 27th in the Senior MGP. 

The Isle of Man constabulary is now investigating the incident with their report going to the coroner of inquests.

Local lad Dan Sayle came off his bike earlier and was taken to Nobles, he has since been discharged.


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