Our guest in this episode is another rising star on the road racing scene - Toby Shann.

A multiple race winner at his home circuit, Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough, Toby has also competed on many of the UK’s short circuits and taken on the legendary North West 200.

He made his Mountain Course debut in 2024 at the Manx Grand Prix, where, despite tough weather conditions, he impressed with a 9th-place finish in the Junior race and 13th in the Senior, lapping at over 114mph and earning the title of second-best newcomer that year.

Fast forward to 2025, and Toby really stepped things up - finishing all four races and taking two podiums, with 2nd places in both the Supertwin and Junior races for Cowton Racing.

He also grabbed strong results in the Supersport and Senior races, clocking an incredible 119.123mph lap.

With that kind of progress, Toby’s journey is only just starting and for 2026, he’ll be among the favourites for MGP success.

You can follow Cowton Racing on their Instagram page here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Calum Pert - a talented young racer with deep roots in the Manx Grand Prix.

The son of experienced MGP competitor Ian Pert, Calum made his debut in 2024 with support from, among others, the fantastic Billy Redmayne Memorial Fund.

It wasn’t an easy introduction to the Mountain Course in 2024 - with weather disruptions and mechanical issues testing his resolve; but Calum wasn’t deterred.

Fast forward to 2025, and the story couldn’t have been more different.

With sunshine and smooth running all week, Calum impressed in both the Supertwin and Junior races, securing two 17th-place finishes and lapping at over 109 miles an hour.

He also took on the Classic TT aboard a VFR Honda, finishing 16th overall and 6th in the Ultra Lightweight class.

Away from the Island, Calum’s enjoyed strong performances in the Scottish Championships this year, further cementing his reputation as one to watch.

Here we talk about Calum’s racing journey so far, his hopes for the future and his connection to the Hedzup Youth Development Programme - co-founded by his dad - and how Hedzup Racing continues to inspire and support the next generation of riders.

You can follow Calum on Facebook here and Instagram here.

Journey to a Dream is supported by the Andreas Racing Association and the Manx Motorcycle Club which runs the Manx Grand Prix.

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxradio.com

In this episode we’re joined by a rider whose determination, resilience, and raw passion for road racing make him one to watch.

Ryan Whitehall, from the Isle of Wight, races under the banner of WR Racing.

He first caught the racing bug back in 2018 and from those early days, he made an immediate impact - cutting his teeth in the Thundersport Series before moving up to the Elite 600 class, where early success quickly followed.

But Ryan’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges.

In 2021, he suffered a massive crash at Armoy that left him with compound fractures in his right leg and an eight-month recovery ahead.

Yet, in true racer spirit, just days after having the metal cage removed from his leg, Ryan was back on the bike - returning to Cookstown and, incredibly, winning the 600 ‘B’ race.

Since then, Ryan’s story has been one of relentless progress; returning to Armoy in 2023 and taking victory in the Open B race, adding strong performances at Oliver’s Mount, and making his Manx Grand Prix debut the same year.

And 2025 has been a huge year for Ryan earning his first ever podium at the MGP and joining the exclusive Tommy Clucas Club with a blistering 120.58 mph lap.

He's also preparing for his second time at Macau this November.

Off the track, Ryan has a brilliant YouTube channel and keeps fans engaged across social media with behind-the-scenes content, insights, and a good dose of humour.

You can find the YouTube channel here, and find Ryan's Facebook page here and Instagram racing page here.

Journey to a Dream is supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

Today, we’re talking to one of the rising stars of road racing - Lee Hara.

Lee, from Northern Ireland, is already making waves at just 19 years old.

He competed in this year's Manx Grand Prix and his racing track record so far is nothing short of impressive.

Back in 2023, Lee was crowned Supersport 600 USBK Cup Champion and went on to finish 13th in the Supersport Pro Class, a huge achievement for someone so young.

He only made his road racing debut in April 2024, at the age of 18, but quickly showed his talent at events like Armoy and Cookstown. At Armoy, as a newcomer, he missed the podium by less than a second in the Senior Support race, finishing 4th. And at Cookstown, he secured 4th place in both the Senior and Junior Support races.

Fast forward to MGP 2025, and Lee’s progress was nothing short of outstanding. He set a 108mph lap in the Supertwin race and finished 15th in the Senior with a lap speed of over 116mph.

For someone of this age, that’s an incredible achievement - and a sign that Lee Hara is very much a natural talent to watch for the future.

You can follow Lee's progress on his Facebook page here and on Instagram here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

It’s hard to believe that in 2024, Caomhan Canny was a newcomer, setting out on his Mountain Course journey….and now, just over a year later, he’s the 2025 Senior Manx Grand Prix Winner.

His path to the top hasn't been straightforward though - back in June, Caomhan’s hopes of even competing were in doubt after a huge crash at the Tandragee 100.

But through sheer determination, he fought back, was declared fit to ride, and lined up on the famous Manx grid.

This year, he not only smashed through the 118mph barrier in practice - he joined the exclusive Tommy Club with a stunning 120.229mph lap, becoming the 35th rider in history to do so.

When he’s not at the Manx, you’ll find Caomhan racing on the Irish roads and in the Ulster Superbike Championship, where he’s already collected plenty of wins and podiums. But looking ahead, his eyes are on the Isle of Man TT - and for that, he’ll need some more backing.

You can follow Caomhan's race page here and his personal Facebook page here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

In this episode, recorded during the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT, we take a trip around the Mountain Course with Martin Morris.

With more than a decade of racing experience, Martin has established himself as a rising force on the roads - having first competed at the MGP in 2022 and moving to the TT the following year.

Following a strong season this year, his focus is already shifting to 2026, which will see him take on exciting new challenges - including his debut at the Southern 100.

You can follow Martin’s progress on his Facebook racing here or on Instagram here.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

Today we’re joined by Don Gilbert - a rider who races in the Manx Grand Prix, Southern 100 and has his sights set on TT.

Don didn’t come up through the sport the traditional way, starting a little later than some.

It's also fair to say he faced some resistance at home and learnt the hard way just how tough the road can be, with setbacks that might have stopped someone else for good.

But Don’s story is about persistence, resilience, and finding his place in one of the most demanding forms of racing there is.

From scrimping and saving for his first bikes and battling back from a serious crash, to pushing for faster laps and new opportunities like Macau; Don's journey is full of grit, growth, and some remarkable highs.

You can find Don on Facebook here and on Instagram here, so give him a follow as he prepares for Macau this November.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.

You can get in touch with Beth by emailing bethespey@manxadio.com

In this episode, we hear from four riders who all had the Moutain Course in their sights for 2025 - and now they have all raced the dream.

So what was it like - can you ever really prepare for what the ultimate road racing experience throws at you?

Ste Sewell, Blake Kelly, Lee Stanaway and Dale Brew talk us through their experiences, which include forgetting something on the start line, doing something your surgeon probably wouldn't approve of and countless cups of tea.

Click on their names for the original podcast recorded before this year's Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

Journey to a Dream is brought to you by Kawasaki Insurance and is also supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here.