Isle Of Wight Rally 2005

Meeting up: Tom&#039;s solution to the limited luggage options on his Speed Triple 1050 - two bum bags!

Portsmouth landmark: Shortly before it finally opened. God bless those ratepayers.

Ferry wait: Rather a long one this year.

Ian and Julie aft: Plenty of fresh sea air

Colin likewise: Standing room only on deck

Max capacity?: It was more crowded than it looks!

Dave&#039;s bike: Just the bare essentials

Camping spot: Our usual place at the stadium

Colin&#039;s Fireblade: Bit of a modern classic now

Tom&#039;s micro-tent: No, it didn&#039;t look larger from the inside

Speed Triples: Tom&#039;s 2005 (in flagpole shadow) and Dave&#039;s 2004

Looks peaceful: Down at Freshwater

Until...: we turned up

Checking radio: Room for adjustment

Attentive observers: Phil, Julie and Ian

Gary and Jackie: Gary taking no chances with helmet safety

Lee in outfit: An unusual passenger perspective

Rescue service?: Blah, blah, impressive chopper

Needles car park: Heading back to the rally

ST1050 accessory: Ian&#039;s luggage solution