Hundreds of bikers to take part in memorial TT lap for Joey

Saturday, 2 July 2011 01:00

Hundreds of bikers are expected to take part in a memorial lap for Joey Dunlop this afternoon.

Hundreds of bikers are expected to take part in a memorial lap for Joey Dunlop this afternoon.

The ride out was first held last year, the 10th anniversary of Joey's death.400 bikers took part, it's hoped even more will get involved this year.

All money raised goes to the Braddan Bridge House which caters for disabled visitors to the Isle of Man.

Kevin Quirk from the Joey Dunlop Foundation says he can't wait to see hundreds of bikers do a lap of the TT course at 4PM this afternoon.

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