Thousands of Bikers Celebrate Life of Dave Myers

Thousands of bikers are riding from London to Barrow-in-Furness to celebrate the life of Dave Myers, one half of TV's 'The Hairy Bikers.' Myers passed away at 66 due to cancer. The event, named Dave Day, will include performances and stalls, raising funds for NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Cancer Research.

Dave Myers, one half of TV's 'The Hairy Bikers,' passed away at 66 due to cancer. Thousands of bikers are riding from London to Barrow-in-Furness to honor his memory.

The event, called Dave Day, will include performances and stalls at Barrow Town Hall, and will raise funds for NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Cancer Research.

His widow, Lili, believes Dave would have loved the tribute. Si King, Myers' co-host, will also participate. Participants include locals and visitors from as far away as Malaysia and France.

Students of Greengate Junior School are dressing up like Myers in tribute. Tim Walker has offered accommodations in his garden, and Barrow Town councillor Dani Petrova expressed pride in Myers' life and impact.

Cumbria Police and National Highways have warned of heavy traffic due to concurrent events in the area.