This country of ours has developed a frightening trend of hating and despising success....and revels in the downfall of the top dog...

Barry Sheene was from the era when we were proud of our home-grown winners and Barry was loved by everyone from young kids to the grannies..
He brought motorcycle racing to the masses and was a fine, coherent ambassador for the sport..

He rode to win, professionally and cleanly with no dirt sticking to him throughout his career..

He was dedicated and had continued his relationship with the sport even after retiring.

Our sympathy and love is extended round the world to Steph and the kids..