Organisers of the Southern 100 Road Races have been encouraged by the amount of riders entering the competition.
As of last weekend they say 110 competitors are signed up to take part across all of the races taking place.
As well as local contenders and those from the UK, riders from Austria, Belgium, France and Russia have confirmed they'll be involved.
The races on the Billown Course are taking place from July 8 to 11.
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