Cornwall Blood Bikes to Escort Tim Cookman on Final A30 Ride

The roar of motorcycle engines will sound one last time along the A30 next week, as Cornwall Blood Bikes escorts one of their own on his final journey.

Tim Cookman, the charity’s Vice Chair, died at home in Blackwater on Wednesday 6th May 2026, aged 72. His celebration of life will be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 2.30pm, and the route has been planned so that people across Cornwall can stand by the roadside to pay their respects.

The Cortège Route

The Cornwall Blood Bikes cortège will leave Tim’s home in Highview Crescent, Blackwater, at 1.40pm. From there it will join the A30 at Chiverton, before continuing on to Treswithian Downs Crematorium near Camborne.

Anyone wishing to say goodbye is welcome to gather along the route.

Dress Code

The family has invited mourners to wear Cornish Tartan or Cornish ties if they wish, marking Tim’s deep connection to Cornwall and his heritage.

A Decade of Service

Tim gave ten years to Cornwall Blood Bikes, serving as a rider, a coordinator, a fundraiser, and Vice Chair of the charity. He has been described as a proud family man, a proud Cornishman, and a dedicated Cornwall Blood Biker.

You can read CornishStuff’s earlier piece on the tributes paid to Tim here.

Flowers and Donations

The family has asked for flowers from immediate family only. Donations in Tim’s memory can be made to Cornwall Blood Bikes and Stomach Cancer UK, either by retiring collection at the service, through the Funeral Notice Charity link, or via the funeral director.

Arrangements are being handled by Andrea Myhill at Carlyon Funeral Directors, Wheal Ellen, Mount Hawke, Truro, TR4 8DL. The office can be reached on 01209 890229 or by email at [email protected].