Gooseneck, Isle of Man, Racing road curve on Snaefell Mountain Course, Isle of Man

Gooseneck is an uphill right-hand bend on the Snaefell Mountain Road racing circuit on the Isle of Man. The curve sits between established landmark markers along the route that climbs through open moorland terrain.

The curve originated as part of earlier racing courses on the island before becoming established on the current Snaefell Mountain route. It has remained a key section of the TT racing circuit since the races began in 1911.

Riders' own back-up crews stand at the exit of the bend to show signal boards, one of the few points on the course where machines slow enough to read them. Joey Dunlop said he raised his head above the fairing only once a lap, here; his team sometimes warmed themselves with strong drink, and he more than once had to read his board upside down. Mick Grant's wife Carol signalled with a rub of thumb and forefinger when prize money was needed.

Check race schedules before visiting, as access to the curve may be restricted during events due to racing traffic management. On regular days, the road remains open to visitors exploring the moorland surroundings.

The Gooseneck marks the end of the tree-line on the climb from Ramsey and the start of the Mountain section, at 550 feet (168 m) above sea level. Its Manx name, Roan, means "the reddish land", referring to the surrounding moorland of Park Mooar, the Rhowin and North Barrule.