2026 and beyond

[PhilTheAce]

44 minutes ago, 1 valve said:

Its no myth. Its math.
I was replying to the suggestion that doubling up should be limited to one rider per team. If that were the case then using this years rider availability/line ups circa 32/35 additional riders would be required.
   

as i said though, 5/6 man teams would help to reduce the double upping

[1 valve]

1 minute ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

5 man teams required then initially until such time as can attract others from around the world back or produce more home grown

The issue with five man teams is that it limits capacity for growth. i.e. it accommodates current riders and club  but no facility for future riders over and above those created by natural wastage.
A more strategic way forward would be to reduce the number of promotions providing "top flight" team racing via a Super League with other promotions running individual meetings with riders from the SL  featured and development type team meetings accommodating riders (say) below 4 points from the SL alongside rising semi pro/amateur's. 
This approach would create opportunity for riders to develop and indeed expansion of the SL if and only when sufficient number and capability of riders and promoters become available.