Hairy Biker Dave Myers' widow and his old pal Si King lead thousands of bikers to the journey's end

Thousands of people lined the streets and cheered as Si King led the 36-mile-long procession of grieving bikers into the town centre less than eight hours after they set off from the Ace Café in London. Dave's widow Lili earlier today praised the efforts of fellow motorcyclists who have so-far smashed fundraising targets for cancer and children's charities, who will benefit from today's event. Jason 'Woody' Woodcock, the organiser of the Dave Day ride from London to Barrow said there could have been up to 30,000 riders involved in the last leg. He said: 'Everybody said it couldn't be done. We would never be able to move all those people and keep to time. Yet we did it and not a minute late. I am emotionally drained but really happy. I promised to put a few bikes together for Dave and thanks to the bike community and the people of Barrow we have done it. It is amazing what can be done when people come together. The politicians should take note.'