From Manx Radio's website <A HREF="http://www.manxradio.com">www.manxradio.com</A> :

Triumph Valmoto will not be competing at the 2004 TT races.

It's another blow for the festival coming just days after Honda confirmed they will not be sending their factory bikes to the Island this year.

Triumph Valmoto won the 2003 Junior TT through New Zealander Bruce Anstey and took the coveted manufacturer's award.

However, they say their main objective is victory in the British Supersport Championship.

Since last year's troubled TT meeting, all the big teams were given the opportunity to contribute to a lengthy consultation exercise which resulted in a series of changes being announced for future TT's.

However, Triumph Valmoto join Monster Mob Ducati and Honda on the list of manufacturers not returning to the Isle of Man in late May and early June.