He retired still capable of beating the best and many feel he was the greatest rider of all time.

He is widely considered one of the greatest riders in French racing history.

In the field was Bernard Hinault, leader of the Renault team and the greatest rider of his day.

He is considered one of the greatest riders of all time.

I think he's one of the greatest riders in the world.

He is one step away from matching the greatest rider of all time, Ivan Mauger.

"He's one of the greatest American riders ever," said Davis Phinney, who won Tour de France stages in 1986 and 1987.

After this, Casey Stoner made the comment, "I have lost respect for one of the greatest riders in history."

He is considered by many to be the greatest rider of all time and this is reflected by the Speedway World Cup being named after him.

Incidentally, he was one of the greatest riders of my time, the first switch-hitter in our business and the one from whom I copied switch-hitting.