Biking Legends: Barry Sheene

Last week would have seen Britain’s last premier class champion celebrate his 73rd birthday.

Instead, 2023 marks 20 years since we lost the great Barry Sheene – arguably this country’s most legendary motorcycle racer.

He won 23 Grand Prix races and two 500cc world championships, making him one of the greatest riders of his generation.

But it was his character, flamboyancy and style that made him a true legend…