Si and Dave are joining us for a lunchtime webchat on Monday 17 September at 1pm.
A bit of background info: The Hairy Bikers met on the set of a Catherine Cookson drama 
. Si was Assistant Director and Dave a makeup artist, specialising in prosthetics . On discovering their mutual love of motorbikes and food, The Hairy Bikers were born. Since then food has been their mission, producing several TV series and six books.
In August they embarked on a mission to change their lifestyle and lose two-and-a-half stone, while staying true to their love of great food. The Hairy Dieters gave themselves just three months to complete the mission and simultaneously produce a book, The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight which, they say is 'real food for real people, not skinny minnies'.
Kicking off at the end of September 2012, The Hairy Bikers are embarking on a whirlwind tour of the UK. If you send in a question to The Hairy Bikers or join in the webchat, you will be entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to not only see the Hairy Bikers live at the nearest venue to you, but to join them on stage and be cooked for by them. For more details and tickets, please go to www.hairybikers.com/tour
Chat with the Hairy Bikers at 1pm on Monday, or post a question in advance.
WEBCHAT GUIDELINES: 1. One question per member plus one follow-up. 2. Keep your question brief. 3. Don't moan if your question doesn't get answered. 4. Do be civil/polite. 5. If one topic or question threatens to overwhelm the webchat, MNHQ will usually ask for people to stop repeating the same question or point.
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RachelMumsnet · 13/09/2012 16:01
Oohhh, I love the Hairy Bikers but can't come to the webchat as I will be working 
Need a question now - hmmm.
Did you both just give up drinking? I find that's the only way I lose weight 
We think you're great! What are your favourite foods? Given the increasing levels of childhood obesity in the UK, do you have a good way to encourage children to eat healthily?
Ohhh fabulous! I love the Hairy Bikers! I love them even more because they are what prompted Manshape into wanting to lose weight - he reckons if they can do it so can he 
I'll be back with a question later!
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A few years ago we came to see the theatre tour in wakefield, it was brilliant. I also have loads of your books, I've never had a failure with any recipes.
But my question is, what would you recommend for a three course meal that's good hearty British grub. I'm planning a dinner party and would love to say 'oh si and dave' suggested this menu 
On the flipside to UA's question, what utensil or kitchen gadget have you found totally overrated/unnecessary? Will be interested in your answer to this as one of the reasons I love your shows is that they really demystify the cooking process. You look like normal people making everyday food but doing it really well, which is the ultimate in aspirational telly for me
Big fan here, keep up the good work guys :)
You took the fear out of pastry for me. Seeing you guys make it in a food processor = pastry epiphany. I will love you forever for this. I have booked front row tickets with my mates to see you next year [not a stalker, promise]
Q: What countries/regions would you like to do a series in and why?
I laughed so much when I came to see your tour that I had bellyache for hours
I absolutely loved your meals on wheels initiative, it was so heartwarming to watch - so I wanted to ask how all of that is going. Will there be a follow-up at any point?
DH is a massive foodie and watches loads of cookery programmes however, if he could only pick one to watch it would be yours. You are his man crush and I don't even think he is embarressed to admit it!
My question quite simply is are you going to be releasing and new books or gift sets or anything in time for Christmas?
Keep up the good work because you are bloody good at it and a breath of fresh air compaired to all the rest.
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Oh the webchats are just BRILLIANT at the moment.
Let me just get all the gushing out of the way - I love watching you so much, not just for the recipes but also because of the way you are with people you meet. I must confess to having cried numerous times while watching you meet up with your families or old friends 
. I also make your potato bread on a regular basis and the fact that my son, who is 15 and unbearably grumpy in the morning, eats a couple of slices before school is nothing short of miraculous.
Erm, OK a question - Now that you've started eating in a more healthy way, is it going to be difficult to continue making brilliant shows like Bakaction and Best of British?
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I don't have a question, I just want to say I really love your programme. I love the way you really seem to enjoy the food and I hope you have as much fun losing the weight as you did putting it on
Oh I love the Hairy Bikers, their shows are the only cookery shows that we all watch as a family, and the only one I like. I have every single one of their cookery books
I'll ask a question (but mine rarely get answered).
I saw the tv show you did about Meals on Wheels and thought it was great, especially when you showed the councils how to make wholesome healthy food at very little cost, and how you motivated the communites to get involved in making sure that elderly people are getting a good hot meal and a bit of company
my question is - Have you been back to any of the meals on wheels places you visited to see if they are still providing good service? and (follow up) are you planning to get involved in more meals on wheels services across the UK,and if so will it on tv?
Finally thanks for making cooking fun!
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