PEGGY’S PASSING

Peggy Appleyard – a much-loved character in the British Superbike paddock – died late last year, aged 82.

Peggy – wife of the late Colin Appleyard – was a big part of the Appleyard Macadam team in the paddock and helped Colin build up a car and motorcycle dealership. Colin, who died in 2015 aged 79, was awarded an MBE for his services to motorsport in 2013 and Peggy was by his side at the ceremony and was his rock. They were married for 55 years.

As a mother to Judith and Robin – who would carve out his own successful motorcycle race career – Peggy would stay in the paddock, often championing young racers as well as being a Valentino Rossi fan herself! She passed away peacefully at home .

Classic Racer sends its condolences to the Appleyard family.