Just over 24 hours after entries opening and over one thousand people have already signed up for the End 2 End.
The cycle race, taking place on the 18th September, will see riders take on 46 miles of challenging terrain from the Point of Ayre to Cregneash.
The race incorporates 1500 metres of climbing with a mixture of fast fire roads, moorland paths, country lanes and forest singletrack.
Last year was a record year with 1,400 signing up for the Mountain Bike Challenge.
Yellow snow warning issued by forecasters
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow tonight.
Ramsey harbour keeper completes 3,000-Mile Atlantic crossing
A harbour keeper from Ramsey has completed an epic transatlantic voyage, sailing from Gran Canaria to St Lucia.
Higher ground could see overnight snow
The Island could be in for more snow later.
Investigators say fatal Manx ship sinking 'avoidable'
A shipping disaster which claimed the lives of five crew on a Manx-registered ship was wholly avoidable, according to regulators.
Family's appeal to bring brain-injured dad home
A petition's been launched to help return a young father to the Island after a serious brain injury.
Island animal charity appeals for help after relentless bad weather
A local animal charity is asking for help, due to the persistent bad weather on the Island.
Further appeal for witnesses following incident in Ramsey
Police are still appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside Tesco in Ramsey.
Speed restrictions planned for the coast road next week
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary speed limits on the Ramsey coast road next week.
