What was the 'old bike' display?
Was somene selling various done up old stuff. They all had price tags on them - some in the frankly "optimistic" camp.
Perhaps RB ought to be invited to put on a display.
I think stands started at over a grand, even for the smallest - 2011 rates (from: http://www.cycleshow.co.uk/page.cfm/link=191)
2011 STAND RATES*
Space only
up to 100m² - £150 + VAT per m²
over 100m² - £140 + VAT per m²
over 200m² - £130 + VAT per m²
Shell scheme
£180 + VAT per m²
Dunno how flush John is feeling.