A long-serving motorcycling journalist who served two regional dailies and continued working until the day of his death has died aged 91.

Tributes have been paid to Barry Robinson, who covered motorcycling for both the Bradford Telegraph & Argus and the York Press.

Barry, an electrician by trade, began his journalistic career in 1957 with The Motor Cycle and also contributed to Motor Cycling, Motor Cycle News, the Daily Telegraph, Trials and Motocross News and Californian Biker, among others.

As well as writing about motorsport, he was also a trials rider, scrambler, champion grass tracks sidecar passenger and speedway referee.

Barry’s daughters Liz and Sarah told the Craven Herald: “His passion for all things bike related never waned.

“He was as committed to promoting the sport through his reporting on his last day as he was on his first 65 years ago, as he requested a notepad and pen from his hospital bed in case someone got in touch with results.

“He was a great supporter of youth and women’s trials and would often down tools if any rider needed help and would gladly offer advice – and a clean handkerchief – if asked.

“His wealth of knowledge was accompanied by a plethora of stories, and he enjoyed nothing better than sharing them. He will be missed.”

Barry died at Airedale General Hospital, in Steeton, on 26 February after a short illness. His funeral was held on Thursday.