A BIKE fanatic killed on the road will be taken on his final journey by a procession of motorcycles.

Stephen Fairley, 39, died on Tuesday when his Suzuki motorbike collided with a Peugeot 206 and Ford Focus in Accrington Road, Hapton.

Mr Fairley, of Royds Street, Accrington, was on his way to work at the Poundland shop, Charter Walk, Burnley, where he was a security guard.

His devastated family have been planning a fitting funeral to his life.

They have invited his motorcycling friends to drive in the procession on Friday from Kirby and Hughes Funeral Service, in Blackburn Road, at 1.10pm, through the town centre and on to Accrington Crematorium for 1.40pm.

Members of his family are also planning to ride bikes.

They have not yet finalised the service, although they expect hymns will be replaced by Stephen's favourite music and mourners may wear leather jackets.

Mr Fairley's brother-in-law David Lamble, 40, of Exchange Street, Accrington, said he could not tell yet how many would take part in the procession.

He added: "We are expecting quite a few bikes. Anyone who wants to take part can join in by waiting at the McDonald's car park in the town centre."

Mr Lamble has described his brother-in-law as a man remembered for always having a smile and a joke and for not having an enemy in the world.

Mr Fairley was married to his "soulmate" Anne-Marie, and was well-known through seven years working as a motorbike mechanic at Clarke's, in Whalley Road, Accrington.

He was due to be best man at his sister Susan's wedding in the coming months.

Mr Fairley had owned the GSXR 1100 Suzuki bike for 17 years and maintained it meticulously, his family said.

Police said he appeared to lose control of the bike after the Peugeot pulled out of a driveway on to the same side of the road.

Officers are continuing for appeal to witness to the accident to contact them.

Anyone with information can call 01282 425001.