The 2009 Isle of Man TT kicked off on Saturday evening with the new comers taking to the Mountain circuit for their controlled lap, and that was followed by the regulars riders heading out to re-learn the 37.73 mile track.
As is the case with the TT there was a unique reason for the session starting late and that a herd of cows had broken out and wondered onto the road at at Ballacrye.
The session was untimed but John McGuinness lapped at approximately 125mph whilst Ian Hutchinson, Gary Johnson and Guy Martin were unofficially clocked around the 122-123mph bracket. Michael Dunlop headed out on the new Norton but he only managed nine miles before a break down.
Qualifying begins tonight and the fastest solo rider and sidecar team will be awarded a limited edition TT watch with a retail value of £6500 courtesy of the official timing partner Graham London.
For further up dates please visit www.iomtt.com.