Isle of Man TT 2013 – in pictures

Motor racing on the Isle of Man has a rich and lengthy heritage; the forerunner to the existing TT race, known as the International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy, was first held in 1907 and was won by Charles R Collier. These days, competitors come from far afield to participate in the range of races held over a two-week period. Here, Cameron Donald prepares for the Supersport race
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Dean Harrison on the Ian Bell Yamaha pulls up to the start line ready for the Supersport race
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There's quite a queue
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Shaun Anderson gets the front wheel of his Suzuki airborne in the Supersport race
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Paul Owen keeps his rubber firmly on the tarmac in the Supersport race
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(Most of the) pit crews watch the Superstock race as a rider flashes past Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardiabn

Spectators watch from a grandstand Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

... and from anywhere else they can find a good view
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... including places they're not meant to be
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Robert Wilson wheelies through Bray Hill in the Supersport race
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Wonder if he'll be out there on a bike one day? Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

The juxtaposition of the landscape and the racing is an apt reminder of the perils of the sport
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The chap on the left looks like he's grabbing a quick pic of the action on his phone Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Cameron Donald pulls into the pit lane after problems Photograph: Christopher Thomond

This young chap is thinking safety first Photograph: Christopher Thomond

Daniel Cooper flies through a residential section as spectators listen to commentary Photograph: Christopher Thomond

That bike needs a good clean Photograph: Christopher Thomond

A spectator snaps a photograph
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Michael Dunlop celebrates his Superstock win – his third win at this year's Isle of Man TT Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian