David, as one who did all the road races over here from 1976 to 1986, and with eight years at the Manx & the TT in there as well, all I can say is that while you are correct in what you say my own feeling is that only the riders will stop road racing, and that when they decide that enough is enough.

As you know, I haven't quit yet, although one or two meetings a year is my limit.

It's a matter of balance - benefit against risk.

Each of us makes that judgement for ourselves, and I know that you will not be offended if I say that I would not approve of non-racers making these judgements and decisions for us.

Sorry mate!