Thousands of bikers pay tribute to Hairy Bikers chef Dave Myers

A special journey from London to Barrow-in-Furness was held in memory of the 66-year-old, who died of cancer in February.

A huge motorcade has traveled from London to Cumbria in memory of TV chef Dave Myers.

The 66-year-old died in February of cancer.

He spent many years starring in the TV series Hairy Bikers alongside Si King, who was among the huge crowds who took part in today’s ride to Barrow-in-Furness:

“It’s remarkable. It is an affirmation of my best friend’s character. In every bridge we cross, there were people who rose three deep.

“It’s just an affirmation of the love everyone has for Dave.”

Dave’s wife Lilli Myers told us it was a really emotional day:

“The camaraderie here – you just feel it.

“We are all here to celebrate my late husband – and I couldn’t be more grateful than myself.

“I’m overwhelmed by the response to this event – it’s amazing.

“All these people turned up wearing wonderful colorful shirts. It’s a sight – it’s amazing.”

The ride started at the Ace Cafe in North West London at 7am (Saturday 8 June).

First stop was at Welcome Break Services in Oxford. The National Motorcycle Museum then hosted the convoy before heading to services in Knutsford and Kendal.

The end of the journey was at Barrow Town Hall.

A special service and concert have since been held in Dave’s memory.

An estimated 20,000 people attended Dave’s Day, which Si King described as “a celebration of my best friend that I lost”.

The event raised money for the NSPCC and a number of cancer charities.

Dave’s Day organizer Jason Woodcock said:

“I went to see him the day before he died.

“Lili asked me to put some bikes together for his funeral, which I did. Some of the guys who are here today were there. They got to the funeral, had a few beers like you would. And then the idea. came up during the conversation about taking a memorial trip.”

He added that the people of Barrow have been “amazing”, offering spare rooms and gardens for people to camp as there is no accommodation left.

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