British Superbikes is mourning the loss of 'the father of the paddock' Colin Appleyard MBE whꦡo passed away yesterday afternoon.

The Yorkshi𓆏reman set up and ran his motorcycle racing team over a two decade period and ౠsupported his son Robin to the British title in the 125GP class as well as his efforts in the World series in the 250GP category.

After Robin retired from⛎ racing Colin continued to help other young British riders, with th💙e Appleyard/Macadam and Doodson squad currently guiding Danny Webb in the British Supersport championship.

A familiar face to all the in British Superbike paddock, Colin was awarded an MBE in the New Year honours list at the end of 2012 for ꦏhis services to motorcycle sport.

In a statement on BritishSuperbike.com, MCE British Superbike Series Director Stuart Higgs said: "ꦦColin was a man who always had time for everyone, he enjoyed discussing his sport and he was one of the most respected of ဣteam principals in the British Championship paddock - he was a gentleman who will be sorely missed.

"Colin died this afternoon [Tuesday] with his wife Peggy at his bedside, along with Robin and his s🃏ister Judith, who had been able to spend some quaꦫlity time with him and chat over family memories.

"RIP Colin, and the🌼 thoughts and sympathies of everyone in the MCE BSB paddock are with his family and friends at this time of loss."

ltxcn.top passes on its dee💃pest sympathies to the Appleyard family at this sad time.