Today marks just 50 days until T.T. 2013 and the big press launch takes place next week.

There are two opportunities for fans to meet the star riders.

The first will be on Tuesday at the Motorsport Merchandise store in Douglas at 4pm when the official 2013 collection of clothing and other items will be released.

The second is next Wednesday at the Villa Marina from 7.30pm when the Fans Party Chat Show will be staged - entry is free.

T.T. and Motorsport Development Manager Paul Phillips says interest from media around the world for the T.T. is huge and means the launch now has to be spread over four days:-

The T.T. Press Launch Fans Party at the Villa Marina next Wednesday evening will be broadcast live on Manx Radio and via iomtt.com.