as an ex clubmans TT.manx G.P. and TT rider,and many parades when run by the great alan robinson.heres my bit.there was never a problem getting entries for the parade.while alan was running it.after it was taken away from him?it was allowed to slowly die.i too went to goodwood.a fantastic show except for the bikes,these seem to be treated as the very poor relations.and this year was notable for the number of retirements.freddie spencer was flown over from the states only to be given a 650 triumph to ride ! i am told he got one lap in.what a way to treat him.a moto-guzzi was turned down but 2 650 triumphs were found room for bizarre!.there are so many bikes around but whoever organized this hadnt a clue where to find them.sammy miller could have told them.but i was told he wasnt invited till to late to make the arrangements.if we are to have a parade it must be assembled by someone who knows where bikes are in europe as well. that leaves sammy or alan cathcart .we need a guzzi V8 etc.these two know where to find all these type of machines and owners.although i think they would blanch when they saw the steam packet brochure.TTcourse or ramsey? the TT course seems to have problems finding a slot and marshals .why not a small circuit up the sprint course and round.a chance for the punters to get close to all the machines in the mooragh park.