FALMOUTH superbiker Forest Dunn is gearing up for his debut at the world famous Isle of Man TT next month.

The 28 year-old has been to the island three times for guided laps and is at Donington race circuit this week for testing.

He said: "It's becoming real now. It was a great experience to be shown around the circuit and I'll be pushing for quick times in the run-up to the event."

Dunn had a serious accident in last August's Ulster Grand Prix, but he'll return to Northern Ireland to compete in the North West 200 in two weeks' time.

He recently raced at Snetterton - where he had to start at the back of the 36-strong grid because he had not entered any of the qualifiers - and he improved his position in each of the three races.

Dunn is one of eight newcomers to tackle the course this year and he is the first Cornish rider to do so since 1999.

He has received crucial support from Mss Kawasaki, based in Colchester, who have overseen an engine rebuild, and Neal Pearson, from Taunton, for the mechanical assistance.