Si King addresses Hairy Bikers future as he opens up on Dave Myers death

The Hairy Bikers are no more, Si King has declared, after the death of his best mate. He confirmed the Hairy Bikers will not continue without his partner Dave Myers, who passed away.

Dave died in February this year after a battle with cancer. Speaking to The Observer, Si said it was coming to an end. He further added: "There is no Hairy Bikers without Dave. Because it's plural."

While he doesn't know what future projects may look like yet, Si was clear in saying: "It can't be the Hairy Bikers 2.0. That's not going to happen. It wouldn't be respectful."

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Reflecting on the loss of his best friend, Si said: "It's definitely a time of change and change comes at a cost and that cost has been my best friend."

Discussing Dave's fight against cancer, Si shared: "It was all about the fight right to the very last day." He added: "The reality was he just didn't want to go. It was too soon. It's a cruel disease."

Looking ahead, Si revealed: "It's only in the past couple of weeks that I've started to think about what I want to do."

He continued: "I don't think as a creative person you ever stop being creative. How can you retire from yourself? Do I want to do more books? Yes, I do. Do I want to make more programmes? Yes, I do."

Expressing gratitude to their fans, Si said: "It would be incredibly churlish not to say thank you to our fanbase. I sincerely hope that whatever I do next they come with me and we start another journey together."

One week ago, Si King faced an audience solo for the first time since his fellow Hairy Biker, Dave Myers, passed away.

The pair, famed for their cooking and travel shows where they explored on motorbikes, had been a beloved duo for nearly 20 years. Myers lost his battle with cancer in February at the age of 66.

King appeared at the Good Food Show Summer at Birmingham's NEC, cooking live for attendees alongside Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo, TV host Chris Bavin, and author of 'Easy' cookbook, Chris Baber.

The presenter also took to social media to share moments from the event, including signing copies of their book 'The Hairy Bikers' Ultimate Comfort Food'. He posted a photo with a young fan, captioning it: "Great to see all ages enjoying the book! #fastandfresh."

In another post featuring King holding a microphone, he joked: "Thanks for having me @goodfoodshows! Clearly I was unknowingly showing off my air saxophone skills! ".

Earlier in the month, King joined a memorial motorcycle ride to honour Myers, supporting the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and the children's charity NSPCC. Reflecting on his friend's passing, the 57 year old had previously said: "My best friend is on a journey that for now, I can't follow."

"I will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime. I wish you God's speed brother; you are and will remain a beacon in this world. See you on the other side. Love ya."