British racer Phil Read is undoubtedly one of the all time greats in the world of motorcycle sport. His command of motorcycles was supreme and his racing skills phenomenal. He rode against many other greats such as Mike Hailwood, Jim Redman, Barry Sheene, Giacomo Agostini and Bill Ivy. This video biography is a comprehensive tribute to a man whose reputation was never less than expressive. With excellent racing footage from the '60's, '70's and '80's, comments from Tommy Robb, Geoff Duke and other stars and interviews with Read himself, this is compelling viewing.