RIP one of the great characters and most respected riders at the Manx Grand Prix. I remember John from racing against him in the 70s and 80s with the North Glos (as they were then). He was damn fast then, exceptionally smooth and always on beautifully prepared machinery.

The first winner of the Senior Classic, 25 years ago, and despite being a "Holiday Racer" John was always in the top half-dozen riders on his original, reliable and immaculate G50 Matchless, ever cheerful and ever helpful to his fellow riders, a true gentleman. You always wondered if this was the year he'd be on the top step again, but alas it never happened, and now never will.

One of the good guys, sadly missed.