Thousands of bikers have taken to the road to pay homage to Hairy Biker Dave Myers.

Mr Myers, from Barrow-in-Furness, was one half of TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers and died from cancer aged 66 in February.

Friend and co-presenter Si King thanked the riders, adding: “He would have loved it”.

The ride, from Beverley in East Yorkshire up the coast to Whitby and Scarborough, was organised to raise money for cancer research.

Posting on social media, Mr King wrote: “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.”

Sean Martin, from Bikers Escorts East Yorkshire, came up with idea as the Hairy Bikers had driven a similar route on their programme.

He said: “We just wanted to say thank you for everything he's done, as a ambassador for motorcyclists up and down the country.

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Around 6,000 Motorbikes took part, from around the UK, on the Memorial ride from Beverley to Scarborough.

A video message from Si King

 

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Prior to the ride, Si King sent this message - 

 

 

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