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Bicester Motion fire: Bikers ride in tribute convoy Bicester Motion fire: Bikers ride in tribute convoy
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Bikers gathered in the centre of BicesterBikers gathered in the centre of Bicester
More than 170 motorcyclists have paid tribute to two firefighters and a member of the public who died in a blaze at a business parkMore than 170 motorcyclists have paid tribute to two firefighters and a member of the public who died in a blaze at a business park
Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, along with father-of-two Dave Chester, 57, were killed in the fire that engulfed the Bicester Motion site on 15 May.Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, along with father-of-two Dave Chester, 57, were killed in the fire that engulfed the Bicester Motion site on 15 May.
Motorbike enthusiast Rob Polland organised the Ride to Remember from Cherwell Valley services to Bicester town centre. Motorbike enthusiast Rob Pullen organised the Ride to Remember from Cherwell Valley services to Bicester town centre.
He said the ride in convoy aimed to "bring the community together".He said the ride in convoy aimed to "bring the community together".
Mr Pollard said the ride came about after he put the idea out to fellow motorcyclists on social media. Mr Pullen said the ride came about after he put the idea out to fellow motorcyclists on social media.
"The comments and support has been amazing," he said."The comments and support has been amazing," he said.
"A lot of people have been affected by the fire - people have got involved from all parts of the UK.""A lot of people have been affected by the fire - people have got involved from all parts of the UK."
He said the mass ride had been a "special and memorable" event.He said the mass ride had been a "special and memorable" event.
Firefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan were killed along with Dave Chester (right) in the blazeFirefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan were killed along with Dave Chester (right) in the blaze
The fire at Bicester Motion was reported at about 18:30 BST on 15 May and rapidly spread through a former aircraft hangar at the site on Buckingham Road, and a major incident was declared.The fire at Bicester Motion was reported at about 18:30 BST on 15 May and rapidly spread through a former aircraft hangar at the site on Buckingham Road, and a major incident was declared.
Paying tribute after the fire, the family of Mr Sadler, who previously worked for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) and was also part of London Fire Brigade, said being a firefighter was "always in his blood", adding that he was "the true definition of a hero".Paying tribute after the fire, the family of Mr Sadler, who previously worked for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) and was also part of London Fire Brigade, said being a firefighter was "always in his blood", adding that he was "the true definition of a hero".
The family of Ms Logan said her "bravery and fearlessness shone through right until the end".The family of Ms Logan said her "bravery and fearlessness shone through right until the end".
Mr Chester's family described him as "Bicester born and bred" with a "quirky sense of humour".Mr Chester's family described him as "Bicester born and bred" with a "quirky sense of humour".
Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering on the former site of RAF Bicester.Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering on the former site of RAF Bicester.
It was the base of RAF Bomber Command in World War Two and became redundant in 2004.It was the base of RAF Bomber Command in World War Two and became redundant in 2004.
Last month police, fire and Health and Safety Executive investigation work at the scene concluded.Last month police, fire and Health and Safety Executive investigation work at the scene concluded.
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