Watch: Hundreds of bikes descend on Port of Larne for NW 200

A huge convoy of bikers has hit Northern Ireland bound for the North West 200.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th May 2016, 16:32 BST

Updated 12th May 2016, 17:36 BST

Motorbike fans from across the UK and Europe arrived into Larne ahead of the International North West 200. INLT 20-655-CON

Hundreds of motorbikes streamed off the ferry at the Port of Larne today for what is one of the biggest races in Europe and sporting events in Ireland.

A stellar line-up of road racing talent will take to the track at this year’s races.

Fans can expect to see 15 times winner NW200 winner, Alastair Seeley in action once again, alongside John McGuinness, Michael Rutter, William Dunlop, Ryan Farquhar, Conor Cummins, Dean Harrison, Lee Johnston, Dan Kneen, Peter Hickman to name a few.

The festival runs this year from May 8- 14, with a full line-up of events right across race week.