£15,800 raised for charity as final bike ridden by Furry Biker Dave Myers is auctioned
The BSA Gold Star ridden by Dave Myers within the ultimate sequence of The Furry Bikers has been auctioned and raised £15,800 for charity
It went below the hammer on the Nationwide Motorbike Museum in Solihull immediately (Wednesday twenty sixth March)
Proceeds from its gross sales will go to CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria, NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Most cancers Analysis
The motorbike ridden by Furry Biker Dave Myers in his ultimate TV sequence has raised £15,800 for charity when it was auctioned on Wednesday twenty sixth March.
The 2023 BSA Gold Star went below the hammer with H&H Classics on the Nationwide Motorbike Museum in Solihull and the proceeds from its sale are being donated to CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria, NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Most cancers Analysis.
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The motorbike famously featured within the BBC’s “The Furry Bikers Go West”, the final ever sequence made by the extremely widespread TV chef duo.
Dave fought a protracted battle in opposition to most cancers however sadly died simply over a yr in the past. The public sale of his beloved BSA Gold Star was a becoming tribute to his vibrant persona, collectively along with his immense affect and love for motorcycling.
The Furry Bikers sequence ran for twenty years, making family names of Dave Myers and Si King. Thousands and thousands watched them on TV, having fun with their heat and jovial personalities, in addition to their ardour for motorcycling and cooking.
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Liliana Myers, Dave’s widow, mentioned: “I’m delighted that Dave’s bike has discovered a brand new dwelling and raised proceeds for 3 very worthy charities near Dave’s coronary heart.
“It’s a particular motorcycle with some particular recollections and I hope the brand new proprietor will love using it as a lot as Dave did, creating their very own recollections to treasure. Who is aware of, perhaps that can even embody using it with us on Dave Day in June!”
James Hewing, Nationwide Motorbike Museum director, mentioned: “Dave unfold a lot pleasure, it was an absolute pleasure to be concerned within the public sale of his beloved BSA Gold Star.
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“It’s a singular piece of motorcycling historical past which I’m positive it is going to proceed to carry happiness wherever it goes.”
Colette McKay, managing director at H&H Classics, which carried out the public sale, mentioned: “H&H Classics was honoured to public sale Dave’s motorbike and lift some very worthy funds for charity.
“Dave’s recognition stays as sturdy as ever and, I’m positive, his motorcycle has discovered a brand new dwelling the place it is going to be a lot liked by its new proprietor.”
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Ashish Joshi, CEO at BSA, mentioned: “Dave’s love for motorbikes and cooking, in addition to his real kindness and pleasant nature, is well-known.
“The public sale was a becoming tribute to a beautiful individual and we’re positive the brand new proprietor of his Gold Star will treasure it as a lot as Dave did.”
