A funeral service will be held for a charity fundraiser killed on a long-distance motorcycle trek in central Asia.

David John Rayner, known to most as Sid, died last month when his bike collided with a cow in remote Kazakhstan.

Mr Rayner of Low Mill Fold, Addingham , was taking part in fundraising ride to help Mongolian children when the accident happened.

The 36-year-old “loved an adventure”, according to a long-time friend.

Mr Rayner’s funeral will take place in his home village on Friday, August 31.

The service will be held at Addingham Parish Church at 1pm, followed by cremation at Skipton Crematorium.

His family have requested family flowers only, and asked for any donations to be made to the Children and Young People’s Protection and Development (CYPPD) organisation in Mongolia.

According to reports from a news agency in Kazakhstan, the incident happened at about 7pm on Saturday, July 7, and Mr Rayner was pronounced dead at the scene.

Forensic examinations and technical investigations are now under way. An inquest has been opened and adjourned in the Bradford coroner’s office.

Friend Mark Hockey, of Ilkley , said Mr Rayner was very conscientious, known for being meticulous about safety in his work and in his hobby of climbing.

“He was a very softly spoken guy, and very, very unselfish. In the last few days before he went to do this trip, he was helping a friend to move house,” said Mr Hockey, also 36.

Mr Rayner was brought up in Addingham, and known within the local climbing community. He continued to live in the village, but spent much time working away on Shetland in his job as a rope access technician.

Mr Rayner was raising money on his trek for CYPPD, which helps homeless and vulnerable youngsters in Mongolia.