KICK YOUR 2023 ISLE OF MAN TT RACES EXPERIENCE UP A GEAR

The 2023 Isle of Man TT Races are now so close they are flying past Signpost Corner and are rapidly approaching Glencrutchery Road. And, with more racing action than ever to enjoy as this year’s TT delivers an expanded ten race, six-day programme, why not take this opportunity to lap up the luxury of the TT Mercury Club and make the most of everyone’s favourite Manx fortnight by booking yourself a ticket to TT’s official hospitality experience?

As a Mercury Club ticket holder you can expect to enjoy the breath-taking day of racing in luxurious comfort at the Official TT Mercury Club hospitality suite in the centre of the action in Nobles Park. Situated adjacent to the course, and in between the paddock and the Monster Energy Fan Park, the can look forward to watching the Glencrutchery Road speeds from the private Mercury Club Grandstand.

You’ll get even closer to the action as the TT Mercury Club offers you unrivalled access to the event’s biggest stars. You’ll be able to catch all the jaw-dropping action from the private Mercury Club Grandstand before rubbing shoulders with the race winners who hot-foot it from the TT podium still dripping in celebratory fizz and with trophies in hand, to share a drink with you while recounting their story of the race. Such access and informality is what makes the TT Mercury Club so appealing.

From the moment you arrive at the TT Mercury Club you’ll be taken care of by our dedicated hospitality team will be on hand to ensure you have a truly unforgettable day at the races. Between all the thrills, you’ll be able to relax in the TT Mercury Club and feast upon a freshly cooked Manx breakfast, a gourmet lunch, and an extravagant afternoon tea, as well as enjoy a complimentary bar made-up of premium spirits, wines, Manx and International beers as well as hot drinks and soft drinks.

When the racers are tackling the rest of the Mountain Course, the Mercury Club guests can take in all the action from the large LED screens in the hospitality suite, showing the racing live as it happens from TT+.

Your entire experience will be hosted by a TT racer of yesteryear, and there will be ample chance and opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the greatest TT legends there’s been. You won’t walk away empty handed either, with each Mercury Club guest receiving a gift pack including the official TT 2023 Programme, adorned with Manxman Conor Cummins on the cover, and an ear piece radio for live race commentary.

Plus, if you’re looking to make your day even more memorable, the TT Legends Hospitality offers just that. Combining all the features of our TT Mercury Club experience with super-exclusive access, the TT Legends Hospitality promises to take you deeper into the famous races than ever before. Not only that, but you’ll also spend the day in the company of a bona-fide TT legend who will act as your personal host. They will be with you at all times to answer your questions and guide you around the paddock with unique and unrestricted access to the teams and riders.

Meanwhile, with Legends hospitality your Access-All-Areas pass will provide exclusive access to all the pre-race build up in parc ferme as well as all the action on the grid and a close up view of the spine-tingling TT startline.

Although some dates nearly sold-out during race week, there’s still time to get your tickets with a range of hospitality options still available to purchase for throughout TT 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the Official Isle of Man TT Races website –iomttraces.com or by contacting a member of the hospitality team – hospitality@ iomttraces.com.

There are calories in almost everything you eat but the burning question is, how many calories do you need? In my experience, that’s the one thing people need the most help with and when they fully understand it their relationship with food starts to bloom.

If you have read my previous Gallery articles on the 3 Macros - Protein, Carbohydrates (Carbs) & Fat, you will know that Protein and Carbs each have 4 calories per gram and Fat has 9 calories per gram. Therefore, if you know how many grams of each of the 3 macros you are eating every day, you can easily work out how many calories (kcal) you are consuming. This is the first step in understanding how many calories you need. For example – 400g of carbs (1,600 kcal) + 150g of protein (600 kcal) + 80g of fat (720 kcal) = 2,920 kcal

You now know how to calculate the calories in food but how does your body actually use those calories? This is what’s referred to as your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which has 3 component parts:

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Your BMR is the calories you burn each day to keep your brain and all your bodily functions running optimally. Think of your BMR as the calories you need to ‘keep the lights on’. Your BMI represents approx. 60% of your TDEE.

Physical Exercise and Non-Exercise Activity

Thermogenesis (NEAT):

NEAT is the number of calories you burn through daily activity and movement (walking, fidgeting etc) that is not regarded as planned physical exercise. The combination of NEAT and planned physical exercise (running, cycling, weightlifting etc) represents approx. 30% of your TDEE.

Thermic Effect of Food (TEF):

Approx. 10% of the total calories you eat are used to digest the actual food itself. However, the 10% is an average. Fat TEF is approx. 3%, so requiring