The countdown has begun for Barrow’s Dave Day.
This celebration of TV’s Hairy Biker Dave Myers will be the town’s last and thousands of people are expected to attend.
Dave Day 3: The Last Ride takes place this Saturday, June 20.
The celebrity chef died from cancer in 2024.
For the last three years, Dave Day has raised funds to be shared between the NSPCC’s Childline service and local causes in Barrow.
Over £120,000 has been raised for Childline since 2024.
On Saturday, thousands of bikers are set to ride from Ace Café in London to Dave’s home town of Barrow.
Organiser Jason Woodcock said: “We’re hoping to make the final Dave Day ride the biggest and best yet, and we’re hugely grateful to everyone who has already signed up, donated, or offered support.
“The amazing team at M6 TOLL have agreed to free passage for all riders, and Amber Taverns have stepped in as the main sponsor which is really wonderful.
“If every biker who takes part donates just £5, we could smash the combined total raised in 2024 and 2025, and all that money goes to terrific causes which were close to Dave’s heart.
“If you can’t donate, then cheering us on from a safe spot as we pass would mean a lot to us all too!”
Ella Murphy, from the NSPCC’s volunteer fundraising board, said: “Dave Day has been a truly wonderful event since it was set up and a really amazing way to remember Dave and the causes close to his heart.
“We’re extremely grateful that one of those causes is our Childline service, which is available to offer free, confidential support to children and young people across the UK around the clock.
“Every £4 raised could help one of our counsellors answer a call from a child who desperately needs support, and we hope everyone gets behind the final Dave Day as enthusiastically as they have in previous years.”
After leaving London, riders will stop at Oxford, the National Motorcycle Museum, then at services in Knutsford and Lancaster before arriving at Barrow Town Hall for celebrations.
At Barrow Town Hall, there will be live music from 2pm to 7pm, a bar, which will include ales from Ulverston Brewery and food stalls.
From 2pm, there will be a DJ set from CandoFM’s Jonny Williams followed by Becki Fishwick, Emma Howarth and headliners The Daisy & The Diva Band will close the show by around 7pm.
