Offaly's Kevin Keyes is bringing a wealth of track racing experience to the most famous road race in the world.
A midlands man will be taking on one of the biggest challenges in motorcycle racing this year.
Edenderry's Kevin Keyes is preparing to race the Isle of Man TT in June.
The Daracore racer will be taking on a busy racing schedule in preparation for what is commonly thought to be one of the most dangerous and challenging racing events in the world.
Keyes will be in Mondello for the Masters series, followed by the historic Cookstown 100, and the International Northwest 200 road races.
The Offaly man says he's burning the midnight oil to prepare for the road races.
He looks forward to the forthcoming season with Midlands 103 Sports Editor, David Hollywood:
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