18 TRIBUTE EK bikers join tragic Allan on his last ride
Spectacular display
East Kilbride bikers turned out to pay tribute to a tragic motorcyclist on his last ride before he was laid to rest on Monday.
In a sombre show of strength and solidarity, more than 500 bikers and trikers from across the country joined St Leonardsbased False Gods MCC in a convoy as Allan Nicholson’s funeral cortege made its way to Dalnottar Crematorium in Clydebank.
The 24-year-old Glasgow man was thrown from his red Suzuki motorbike following a collision with a white Ford Mondeo on the East Kilbride Expressway on Saturday, November 10. Allan’s bike caught fire after the crash on the A725 and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The convoy set off from Great Western Road Retail Park and ‘made some noise for Allan’ as it joined the funeral procession from Co-op funeralcare in Knightswood, through the Clyde Tunnel, up the M8 over the Kingston Bridge into the crematorium.
Shane Thomas, of False Gods MCC, told the News on Monday: “Today was, for us, not only a procession in honour of Allan’s life, but a demonstration of hurt and outrage at his death – this should never have happened.
“I am personally honoured and privileged to have been of any help to the family in this difficult time.
“Every biker I spoke to expressed a deep sadness at the loss of a young man, who had so much life left ahead of him.
“All of them were humbled by the immense solidarity, empathy and unity shown by the community and the public as a whole. Rest In Peace Allan – your passing has been felt by thousands of people. Truly, gone but not forgotten. We hope today was of some comfort to his family and friends, and would like to extend our gratitude to all those who rode with Allan today.”