Motorcyclists hit road in Yorkshire for ride-out to remember Hairy Biker
TV chef Si King thanked riders who took part in a memorial motorcycle ride in Yorkshire yesterday in honour of the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, saying “he would have loved it”.
Myers, who was part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo with co-presenter King, died in February at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
In memory of the late star, motorcyclists from across the country met up yesterday morning to ride in a convoy together to pay tribute and raise funds for cancer research.
A message from King was posted on the Hairy Bikers Instagram account ahead of the ride, alongside a photograph of the motorcyclists stationed at the initial meeting point.
The statement said: “I hope the ride-out goes well for you all. Many, many thanks for remembering Dave in this way.
“He would have loved it. Dave’s family, friends and I are really touched.
“Love to you all, be safe.”
The ride, organised by Biker Escorts East Yorkshire, began in Beverley Market Place before heading through Scagglethorpe and Pickering in North Yorkshire.
After two-and-half hours on the road, the motorcyclists reached their final destination in Scarborough.
A Facebook page for the event said the ride was due to be marshalled and some 3,000 bikes were expected to take part.
Born in the Cumbrian town of Barrow-in-Furness, Myers earned himself a loyal following alongside King with their combination of riding their motorcycles to places across the world and cooking up a storm as they went.
Myers worked as a professional make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics, before teaming up with King.
The bearded duo also won over viewers with their cheeky Northern humour and enthusiasm.
They filmed many cooking series and specials for the BBC, seeking out new dishes in countries such as India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
King and Myers’ last series, The Hairy Bikers Go West, continued to air on BBC Two following his death.
Outside of their travelogue series, Myers also competed on Strictly Come Dancing and he and King published more than 25 cookery books.