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Mass ride out for racer's funeral

Picture credit: Francis Whitney, Facebook

TT competitor's funeral today

A rider who lost his life at this year's TT was accompanied by scores of fellow bikers on his final journey.

Alan Bonner, 33, was killed in an incident during qualifying on 7 June.

On Sunday, his body was was greeted at the Northern Irish border by a motorcade of more than 200 friends, family members and fans - who accompanied Alan 44 miles south to his family home in County Meath.

A video of the ride uploaded to Facebook by Gary Nolan has racked up almost half a million views.

Alan bonner arriving home, what a way to travel. X

Posted by Gary Nolan on Sunday, 18 June 2017

Alan's funeral takes place this morning at 11am.

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