Radcliffe’s Racing has announced that it will not be in the motorcycle road racing paddock for the foreseeable future.

The Castletown-based team added that it was a decision that had not been taken lightly.

’We would like to thank the team for all their hard work and Jamie [Coward] for the great results. A big thank you to all our sponsors and supporters.’

Coward tweeted: ’So unfortunately I have been left without a modern bike ride for 2018.

’I don’t know what’s happened but I’d like to say thanks to @Radcliffesrace for everything they have done in 2017.

’I know it probably a long shot but does anyone know of a bike that wants riding?’