Gary lost his life following an accident during practising at Jurby Motordome.

Gary, who was 46, was third in the 2004 Senior TT and had eight top 10 finishes from 56 TT starts.

He also won the 1997 Senior Manx Grand Prix and finished runner up in a further five MGPs.

The event, which will take place tomorrow (Saturday), is aimed at bringing together bikers, friends and the local racing community to show their support for Gary and as a celebration of his racing career.

Participants are invited to start at any time of the day and on any means of transport and suggestions include a motorbike, a bicycle, car, quad bike or even on the local Bus – and solo or in a group.

They’ll meet up at the Sulby Glen Hotel at 7.30pm.

The organisers are stressing that it is not a ride out, or a race against time and that safety comes first, and are requesting that courteous and considerate behaviour to other road users is observed at all times.