I'm thrilled to think a rider of Jamie's calibre is considering the TT. In my opinion, it reflects well upon Paul and Milky, after all they're tasked with attracting new riders to the event. So when they do just that we should all be pleased, yeh?

In truth, I admire all entrants who are willing to pit themselves against the Mountain and wish them well no matter who they are. People talk about the quality of the event and the quality of rider, well to illustrate my point, last year's Junior saw riders placed 44th - 51st places miss out by a smidgeon on a replica. 43 replicas were awarded in that race, is that a record? To add more riders capable of winning a replica, and JR will, is a good thing and will add to the event I'm sure.

So, all riders should be warmly welcomed and encouraged to take part whether they're TT veterans or otherwise and not be uneccesarily criticised just for considering an entry. I can't explain why someone would object to anyone giving it a go.

I hope JR does enter and I'll be cheering him on, like I do everyone else, go for it Jamie and have yourself a good TT.

alf