The Homecoming Ride crosses the bridge on Thursday morning. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Students from San Remo Primary were keen to get riders' autographs, including Aussie rider Jack Miller. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Aussie rider Jack Miller had more than a few fans flying the flag for him during the Homecoming Ride. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Jack Miller facing the press at the start of the Homecoming Ride in San Remo on Thursday. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Motorsport legend Mick Doohan suited up to lead the Homecoming Ride from San Remo to the circuit on Thursday. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Spanish rider Joan Mir with Jack Miller facing the media at the start of the Homecoming Ride in San Remo on Thursday. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
It was loud, colourful and thrilling as the fans crossed the bridge on the way to the circuit in Thursday's Homecoming Ride. Photo: Regina Magner, MagnerMedia.
Led by motorsports legend Mick Doohan, the Homecoming Ride travelled over the bridge and along Phillip Island Road and then headed to the circuit.
The Homecoming Ride arrives at the track on Thursday.
Five hundred fans joined Senna Agius, Jack Miller, Mick Doohan, Joan Mir, Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone on the Homecoming Ride to the Phillip Island Circuit.
Over 500 eager MotoGP fans came together to ride alongside some of the world's best riders, including five-time world champion Mick Doohan, local favourite Jack Miller and 2020 MotoGP World Champion Joan Mir, for the Homecoming Ride presented by TAC.
Up-and-coming young Australian riders Senna Agius from the Moto2 grid and Moto3 riders Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone also joined the day's activities.
A Q&A session on the San Remo foreshore with the riders provided the gathered crowd with insight into the mindsets and motivations of those at the pinnacle of the sport.
After the Q&A, the riders led fans for the scenic trip across the bridge to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, where they made their way around one and a half laps of the oceanside track.
One of the most successful Australians in the sport's history, Doohan is celebrating 30 years since his first championship victory. On Sunday, he rode a celebratory lap of the circuit in front of the race day crowds.
The current Australian riders across all three international categories were given plenty of encouragement from Homecoming Ride participants.
Local residents and school students lined the roads to cheer for the procession as they made their way across the bridge and onto the circuit.
