I’m just about a week into the Motorcycle Live show, at the time of writing this, and I’m nearly sick of talking... but not quite. I’m on the Blackhorse stage, running the chat show, and so far it’s been a good craic. Anyone that’s anybody in the road racing world has been up for a natter, and it’s interesting to see who is coming and going for the upcoming racing season. I think the biggest news must be that Taz Mac is staying to defend his British Superbike title and will be running the no.1 on his R1, but also that Toprak is staying in WSBK to defend his title. It’s strange how these brilliantly talented and youthful lads haven’t had the opportunities to progress up the ranks into WSBK and MotoGP, but I’m sure they’ll get their chance... the cream always rises to the top.