Si King, the TV chef thanked those that took part in the memorial motorcycle ride in honour of the late Dave Myers who made up the other half of the popular Hairy Bikers. In a post to social media King said that Dave “would have loved it”.
Myers, who made of half of the cooking and motorcycle-riding duo, died from cancer in February, aged 66. And, in memory of the late TV star, motorcyclists met from across the UK in Beverley for a Sunday morning ride out in a convoy to pay tribute and raise funds for cancer research.
Posting to the Hairy Bikers social media channels Si King 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.”
Thousands of bikers made the journey from Beverley in East Yorkshire, up the coast to Scarborough and Whitby following a similar route the the Hairy Bikers drove on their programme. It’s said that around 6,000 riders turned up – some travelling as far as from Scotland and Wales.
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Organised by Bikers Escort East Yorkshire group, the route headed through various North Yorkshire towns ending in the seaside town of Scarborough in the afternoon.
The affable pair gained a loyal following creating 25 cookery books as well as their travelogue and cooking series that saw the seek our new dishes in various places such as India, Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico.
The last series of The Hairy Bikers Go West finished after Myers’ death on BBC Two and can be watched via BBC iPlayer here.
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