The last motorbike ridden by the late Hairy Biker Dave Myers has raised money for a Lancaster charity.
The BSA Gold Star ridden by Dave in the final TV series of The Hairy Bikers went under the hammer at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on Wednesday, raising £15,800.
Proceeds from its sales will go to CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria, as well as NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Cancer Research.
The motorcycle famously featured in the BBC’s 'The Hairy Bikers Go West', the last ever series made by the incredibly popular TV chef duo.
Dave fought a long battle against cancer but sadly died just over a year ago.
The auction of his beloved BSA Gold Star was a fitting tribute to his vibrant personality, together with his immense influence and love for motorcycling.
The Hairy Bikers series ran for two decades, making household names of Dave Myers and Si King. Millions watched them on TV, enjoying their warm and jovial personalities, as well as their passion for motorcycling and cooking.
Liliana Myers, Dave’s widow, said: “I’m delighted that Dave’s bike has found a new home and raised proceeds for three very worthy charities close to Dave’s heart.
“It’s a special motorbike with some special memories and I hope the new owner will love riding it as much as Dave did, creating their own memories to treasure. Who knows, maybe that will even include riding it with us on Dave Day in June!”
James Hewing, National Motorcycle Museum director, said: “Dave spread so much joy, it was an absolute pleasure to be involved in the auction of his beloved BSA Gold Star.
“It’s a unique piece of motorcycling history which I’m sure it will continue to bring happiness wherever it goes.”
Colette McKay, managing director at H&H Classics, which conducted the auction, said: “H&H Classics was honoured to auction Dave’s motorcycle and raise some very worthy funds for charity.
“Dave’s popularity remains as strong as ever and, I’m sure, his motorbike has found a new home where it will be much loved by its new owner.”
Ashish Joshi, CEO at BSA, said: “Dave’s love for motorbikes and cooking, as well as his genuine kindness and friendly nature, is well-known.
“The auction was a fitting tribute to a wonderful person and we’re sure the new owner of his Gold Star will treasure it as much as Dave did.”
The buyer was Dave’s good friend Si Harrison.
CancerCare will also be one of the two chosen charities who will benefit from money raised during Dave Day 2025 held on June 21 and 22.
Dave Day is a celebration in Barrow-in-Furness held in memory of Dave and will see thousands of members of the UK motorcycle community come together to ride to his home town.
Claire Mason, CancerCare’s Head of Fundraising and Marketing, said: “CancerCare is extremely thankful to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from such a momentous event, celebrating the life and legacy of Dave Myers.
“CancerCare run one of our four centres from Duke Street in Barrow and in 2024 we supported over 850 clients from the centre and in hospital, at a cost of approximately £114,000.
“Being such a huge part of the Dave Day Weekend will not only help to raise vital funds so that we can continue to provide the service that we do.
“But we’ll hopefully make the local community even more aware of the help adults and children can receive from us if they have been impacted by the devastation of a cancer diagnosis or a bereavement.”
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