Pete

I think you are a little out of touch.

Over the last two years since myself and former TT winner Milky Quayle have been involved in the recruitment side of the TT, the riding standards have risen considerably.

We have brought around 30 riders to the event in that time all of whom have perforomed with distinction. One of our 'finds' in 2005 - Cameron Donald actually finished second this year and is already the third fastest rider ever around the circuit. Before this year only two riders had ever lapped at over 120mph as newcomers. This year three riders managed that alone (Jeremy Toye USA, Conor Cummins IoM and Mark Buckley SCO) with several others going very close.

The standards are aknowledged as being higher than ever at the TT overall, with this years racing being the closest statistically ever and during our time being involved in the event the slowest riders are now lapping around 15 or so mph faster than in 2004 - a massive improvement safety wise.

As for the riders coming next weekend - they are all good - very good and will all perform well on their debut's. Between them, they have three British Championship titles, numerous wins and podiums at British Championship level and very impressive performances at the North West 200. And they are just the start of a very, very strong bunch for 2007.

Paul