100% I wasn't there myself because of technical issues with my bike I have an electrical problem and I am hopeless with electrics, I have attended loads of biker charity run over the years, I was on the original 'star bikers' Christmas run, an event which has grown, and to this day over 40 years later pulls in thousands of bikers from all over every year and has been copied by hundreds of other clubs since then, so I understand the fantastic feeling of brother and sisterhood we bikers share, I am 71 and have been a biker since my 16th birthday, never even owned or learned to drive a car. I KNOW that the vast majority of bikers are kind and friendly people, the public are also beginning to see that we are not the mindless thugs that the media always portrays us to be. I am so PROUD to have been a biker for almost my entire life, I would not change a thing if I could have my life over again, with the exception of the brothers and sisters lost along the way. I am not in the least surprised by this turnout it's bikers, doing what bikers DO. Rest in Peace Dave may the roads be nice and twisty and the sun always shine in the place you are now, enjoy the rides brother. Respect to all who took part either on a bike or cheering from the roadside,
Nothing like the people of Barrow. We honoured one of our own. Dave has and will always be a barrow lad. Bring the two communities together and you have something very very special x
Oh man, what can I say? This is what being a part of the biker family is all about. Supporting our mates, honouring beautiful people such as Dave. Of course I never met him, but his legacy of smiling & being there to support where needed & possible will be with me forever. If this becomes a yearly event, or even if this celebration of Dave , have a Dave Day, happens again, , Please , Please give me enough notice so I can take my holidays & travel from Australia to be a part of this celebration. Thank you for sharing this. Dave is sorely missed, my thoughts are with Liliana, Si & all families & friends. 🏍👍😎
It looked like a great event. My issue with the BBC coverage was a piece on their online news page the day after the ride where the journalist seemed amazed that there had been so many motorcyclists in one place yet there had been no violence and no arrests. Why is it that a dark cloud still hangs over motorcycling in Britain. I have spent the past 40 years living and working in Europe and have become used to societies where motorcyclists are not treated as second class citizens and are welcomed everywhere. It’s great to know that if I turn up at a hotel or restaurant on my bike I will receive the same reception as when I use my Porsche. Dave’s Day was yet another example of how motorcyclists are compassionate people but that seems to be ignored in just the same way that the motorcycle clubs who raise thousands of pounds for charity or deliver toys to children spending Christmas is ignored. Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the life of a man who had influenced their lives, a man who had educated them in many ways yet the establishment representing the people expected trouble and arrests. That’s sad.
SPOT ON my brother, I have been a biker since 1969 never owned a Porsche though, or ANY car for that matter. I have loads of stories from the 1970s when we were universally considered as vermin and thugs and openly treated as such, I well remember the signs outside of pubs etc saying "NO MOTORCYCLISTS" I remember the calls for bikes to banned from the roads completely or during certain hours of the day. I have been beaten up by thugs several times in my life for the 'crime' of being a biker. fortunately most of that stuff is now history, but it still happens occasionally, some people are automatically aggressive or hostile towards bikers, A response that often comes from people who see something they don't understand, very similar to racists in my view. I would advise any non biker to approach the next group of bikers they see, and just a simple "nice day for it" will be greeted with a positive reaction from the bikers, and could be the start of a conversation. Love and respect to all the brothers and sisters who took part in this fantastic day, I only wish I had known, as I live in the north east I would have made sure my bike was there despite my current electrics issue, it runs fine, damned if I can get my headlight to work, I am rubbish with electrics. RTL LTR,
Me and my Andy were part of the 46,134 bikers from Derby to barrow 175 miles then back Monday morning. I was humbled, crying, laughing. It all seemed so surreal but it happened and we have 1st hand memories of it. Wow 👌 an amazing day 8th June 2024
Thank you, Si . I will do some random acts of kindness and smile in honour of Dave this very day and all others . I love the idea of being more Dave . Love to you and Lilly. May Dave's memory ever be honoured🎖
I was riding up from charnock Richard with another 200 it was fantastic' unforgettable' emotional' and something probably that will never happen again and i was honoured to be part of it
This is the camaraderie that we as bikers already know and others as regular people are introduced to. Special word to the Old Bill - many of whom are bikers themselves - for helping to organise what must've been a nightmare on the motorways. Great job, everyone...
Official count is over 47,000 bikers, with 200,000 spectators! Our towns population is around 65,000! Brilliant day
Theres no community like the biker community ❤
Well done to all who honoured Dave
100% I wasn't there myself because of technical issues with my bike I have an electrical problem and I am hopeless with electrics,
I have attended loads of biker charity run over the years, I was on the original 'star bikers' Christmas run, an event which has grown, and to this day over 40 years later pulls in thousands of bikers from all over every year and has been copied by hundreds of other clubs since then,
so I understand the fantastic feeling of brother and sisterhood we bikers share, I am 71 and have been a biker since my 16th birthday, never even owned or learned to drive a car.
I KNOW that the vast majority of bikers are kind and friendly people, the public are also beginning to see that we are not the mindless thugs that the media always portrays us to be.
I am so PROUD to have been a biker for almost my entire life, I would not change a thing if I could have my life over again, with the exception of the brothers and sisters lost along the way.
I am not in the least surprised by this turnout it's bikers, doing what bikers DO.
Rest in Peace Dave may the roads be nice and twisty and the sun always shine in the place you are now, enjoy the rides brother.
Respect to all who took part either on a bike or cheering from the roadside,
Nothing like the people of Barrow. We honoured one of our own. Dave has and will always be a barrow lad. Bring the two communities together and you have something very very special x
Oh man, what can I say? This is what being a part of the biker family is all about. Supporting our mates, honouring beautiful people such as Dave. Of course I never met him, but his legacy of smiling & being there to support where needed & possible will be with me forever. If this becomes a yearly event, or even if this celebration of Dave , have a Dave Day, happens again, , Please , Please give me enough notice so I can take my holidays & travel from Australia to be a part of this celebration. Thank you for sharing this. Dave is sorely missed, my thoughts are with Liliana, Si & all families & friends. 🏍👍😎
It looked like a great event. My issue with the BBC coverage was a piece on their online news page the day after the ride where the journalist seemed amazed that there had been so many motorcyclists in one place yet there had been no violence and no arrests. Why is it that a dark cloud still hangs over motorcycling in Britain. I have spent the past 40 years living and working in Europe and have become used to societies where motorcyclists are not treated as second class citizens and are welcomed everywhere. It’s great to know that if I turn up at a hotel or restaurant on my bike I will receive the same reception as when I use my Porsche. Dave’s Day was yet another example of how motorcyclists are compassionate people but that seems to be ignored in just the same way that the motorcycle clubs who raise thousands of pounds for charity or deliver toys to children spending Christmas is ignored. Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the life of a man who had influenced their lives, a man who had educated them in many ways yet the establishment representing the people expected trouble and arrests. That’s sad.
SPOT ON my brother, I have been a biker since 1969 never owned a Porsche though, or ANY car for that matter.
I have loads of stories from the 1970s when we were universally considered as vermin and thugs and openly treated as such, I well remember the signs outside of pubs etc saying "NO MOTORCYCLISTS" I remember the calls for bikes to banned from the roads completely or during certain hours of the day. I have been beaten up by thugs several times in my life for the 'crime' of being a biker.
fortunately most of that stuff is now history, but it still happens occasionally, some people are automatically aggressive or hostile towards bikers,
A response that often comes from people who see something they don't understand, very similar to racists in my view.
I would advise any non biker to approach the next group of bikers they see, and just a simple "nice day for it" will be greeted with a positive reaction from the bikers, and could be the start of a conversation.
Love and respect to all the brothers and sisters who took part in this fantastic day, I only wish I had known, as I live in the north east I would have made sure my bike was there despite my current electrics issue, it runs fine, damned if I can get my headlight to work,
I am rubbish with electrics.
RTL LTR,
A lovely man. ❤
Me and my Andy were part of the 46,134 bikers from Derby to barrow 175 miles then back Monday morning. I was humbled, crying, laughing. It all seemed so surreal but it happened and we have 1st hand memories of it. Wow 👌 an amazing day 8th June 2024
Absolutely fantastic 👏 👌 😀 👍
Thank you, Si . I will do some random acts of kindness and smile in honour of Dave this very day and all others . I love the idea of being more Dave . Love to you and Lilly. May Dave's memory ever be honoured🎖
I was riding up from charnock Richard with another 200 it was fantastic' unforgettable' emotional' and something probably that will never happen again and i was honoured to be part of it
This is the camaraderie that we as bikers already know and others as regular people are introduced to. Special word to the Old Bill - many of whom are bikers themselves - for helping to organise what must've been a nightmare on the motorways. Great job, everyone...
Dave was a good man. But I've no time for the BBC
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