More than 100 people are expected to drive through the streets of Canberra on Saturday evening in memory of a popular motorcyclist and car enthusiast.
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Adrian Hogg, 47, was killed when he crashed into a roundabout in Bonython and came off his bike last Sunday night, taking the ACT's 2018 road toll to five.
He leaves behind a large family, including grandson Ryder, who was recently born in Queensland and who Adrian never got to meet.
One of Adrian's three brothers, Justin Hogg, said he had been the glue that kept the family together through difficult times, especially after the deaths of his grandmother and uncle in recent years.
"He had to take a lot on his shoulders, but he was always trying to keep the family together," Mr Hogg said.
"A lot of people loved him because of his character. No one was Adrian's mate, everyone was his family. That's the kind of guy he was."
Mr Hogg said Adrian loved anything outdoors, and was often out riding trail bikes, camping, fishing and four-wheel driving.
He had a particular passion for cars and motorbikes, and with the family struggling to cover the costs of a funeral, Mr Hogg said he could think of no better way to raise money than a charity car cruise.
On Saturday evening, participants will meet for a sausage sizzle and to make donations at the Good Guys car park in Fyshwick, before leaving about 6pm.
Mr Hogg said specially made ribbons would be attached to the cars in memory of Adrian for the cruise, which would head past the National Museum of Australia to Braddon.
"There could be anywhere from 70 to 100-plus people [on the cruise]," Mr Hogg said.
"Adrian was very much a hobby-type guy and a car enthusiast. He was a mechanic in his younger days and he had an X-series [Ford] Falcon that was his pride and joy.
"He was a very popular guy, so we're expecting a big turnout."
The family has also set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for Adrian's funeral next Thursday in Mitchell. They hope to raise $7500, and had surpassed $4000 by Friday morning.
Mr Hogg said he was overwhelmed by the support the family had already received, and wanted to thank ACT Policing and everyone who had contacted the family or donated.
