Motorcycling legend Geoff Duke O.B.E. will be taken on a final lap of the TT Mountain Course this weekend.
A hearse bearing his coffin will leave the TT grandstand at 2.30pm on Sunday 10th of May.
It will be followed by cars carrying family members, and Geoff’s sons Peter and Mike riding motorcycles as a fitting tribute to a rider whose name is inextricably linked with the Isle of Man TT.
Whilst confirming that Geoff’s funeral will be private, according to his wishes, and take place next week, Peter said “Mike and I thought that ‘the last lap' this weekend would be an appropriate opportunity for any local fans to pay their last respects to our dad. Anyone is welcome to follow on bikes or in cars. The more variety of machinery the better - after all, he also raced cars and competed in the first Manx Rally starting from the Grandstand and also organised the International Six Days enduro and Two Day Trial, all based from the Grandstand."
"This isn’t going to be a 10 mph cortege but it’s on open roads and we will be respecting the speed limits. Nevertheless, we think he’d probably like it if we open it up a bit on the run down to Brandish!”
It is hoped that a service of commemoration will take place during the Festival of Motorcycling in August.
The family have asked that any donations in Geoff’s memory are made to the TT Riders Association, c/o Frances Thorp, Mountain View, Glen Maye, IM5 3BJ
