Bradley Roberts: More than 100 motorbikes in procession

Chelsie Roberts has publicly thanked everyone who made her husband Bradley’s send-off a day to remember.   

She said: “I’m so grateful to our wonderful community, from those who accompanied us on Brad’s final journey to the neighbours who lined the streets to wish him farewell.   

“The procession was such a sight to behold.   

“I was riding pillion behind the motorbike hearse carrying Brad and when I looked back, there were gleaming bikes for as far as I could see. The sound was also amazing. 

Drone footage captured the emotional farewell for Brad Roberts, a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision on January 31. (Image: Supplied)“Until the day of the funeral, the weather forecast was rain and clouds, but the morning of his service, it was a warm day, the sun was shining, and the sky was blue.   

“The conditions were perfect for a ride across the Fens, and the views stunning.  
Chelsie said it was a privilege and honour to ride on the Hayabusa next to Brad after his funeral service and on the way to the burial ground. (Image: Shannon Hedges)

“After the service, and on the way to the burial ground, I had the privilege and honour to ride on the Hayabusa next to Brad. 

“I reached out towards his coffin and touched the hearse window, and I realised this would be our last ride together.   

“The experience was heart-breaking but beautiful.”   

Chelsie Roberts, the widow of Bradley Roberts, said there were motorbikes for as far as she could see for his funeral procession. (Image: Joseph Hedges)The roads in and around Littleport came to a standstill last Saturday morning (March 16) for Brad’s final journey to his funeral service at St George’s Parish Church.   

Brad’s children wore Kawasaki motorsport race suits with “Daddy” embroidered on their backs in his honour.  

Brad’s twins Isla and Theo wore Kawasaki motorsport race suits with “Daddy” embroidered on their backs in his honour. (Image: John Burgess)

In a tribute previously published in the Ely Standard, Chelsie said he was known as “Brad the car lad” before he had his own family. 

When twins Theo and Isla arrived four years ago, he became “Brad the Dad” - which was spelled out in a floral tribute from the children.   

The funeral of Bradley Roberts was held at St George's Parish Church in Littleport. (Image: Linda Tillbrook)

Rev Natalie Andrews, who conducted the service, said: “Brad’s death is devastating.   

“The manner of his dying, doesn’t reflect the manner of his living and the many lives he touched, which was evident at his funeral.   

“Brad’s funeral was an honouring of the love people had for him, and Chelsie planned it so very thoughtfully and respectfully. 

“I was extremely moved by how the biking community from far and wide and the people of Littleport all paid their respects, offering support and consolation by their presence.” 

A moving moment captured as Chelsie Roberts looks over to her late husband as she gets to ride next to him during his final journey. (Image: Linda Tillbrook)She added: “Soon Christians will be celebrating Easter – the story that started with a cross -  the scene of devastation, which eventually became a place of power and new life.   

“It is my prayer that Chelsie, their children and all who mourn might in time be comforted by the Easter promise - death doesn’t have the final word. Love wins.” 

Bradley Roberts' funeral took place in Littleport on March 16. (Image: Chelsie Roberts)

Brad, 30, popped out to buy a new car on January 31 when he died at the scene of a collision on the A1101 Mildenhall Road.     

He was riding his purple Kawasaki motorbike when it was involved in a collision with a Nissan Qashqai at the Mile End Road junction.     

Motorcyclists gathered around the Harley Davidson Monument before taking to the roads for Brad Roberts' final journey. (Image: Supplied)The Qashqai driver, a 64-year-old woman from the Brandon area, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She is currently on bail.   

Bradley Roberts, 30, was a passionate about vehicles and motorsports. (Image: Lisa Burgess)

Speaking about the grief, Chelsie said: “Losing Brad so tragically has been devastating, he was an amazing man and his loss has left a void in our lives.   

“Grief can feel very isolating, but the turnout for his funeral has made me realise we have a solid support network.   

“I’m grateful to everyone who has helped us in one way or another and I can't thank Ely Funeral Service more for handling the arrangements. They were amazing."

Bradley Roberts' twins Theo and Isla next to a floral tribute to their father. (Image: Chelsie Roberts)Littleport came to a standstill on March 15 for the funeral procession of 30-year-old resident Brad Roberts. (Image: Supplied)

Over 100 motorcyclists and vehicle enthusiasts joined the final journey of Bradley Roberts in Littleport on March 16. (Image: Shannon Hedges)

Chelsie Roberts' Insta360 camera captured her riding pillion and following her late husband Bradley Roberts on his final journey. (Image: Chelsie Roberts)

The funeral day of Bradley Roberts was filled with love and memories from his life. (Image: Bev Flynn)

Neighbours in Littleport also lined the streets to wish Bradley Roberts farewell. (Image: John Burgess)