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
What's your favourite pie from the pie book?
(just ordered it!)
We're hoping to see you at the BBC Good Food show in Glasgow soon, and v excited
Our family all love the Hairy Bikers, the tour comes here in March and we have tickets!
I love that you make normal, everyday food that we can all serve our families without anyone giving it the 
look and asking "What's that?"
My question - what is your favourite "comfort food"?
Can't think of a question, just wanted to say that my dses think you are the funniest thing on the tv
Actually, there's a fairly sensible question! Any plans to do a cookery programme aimed at children? You both seem to have a sense of fun that children connect with.
I love love Si and Dave! Just had to say that
. (Racks brains for intellectual question)
Ok here goes, but sorry not intellectual...when you visit people's homes to try their cooking you are both always so complimentary and kind. But have some of the dishes made you inwardly go 'Nooooo!! I can't eat it!'??
If yes, I won't ask you to say which ones, cos I know you're both lovely and wouldn't say
Hello, love you both too and the new dieters book is fab! My question is what is your favourite recipe from the dieter book, is it the Cheese, Leek & Onion Pasties?
Personally I like the Lamb Hotpot ...... delicious.
Hi Hairy Bikers
I really enjoyed the honesty of The Hairy Dieters, especially hearing about Si's upbringing, my mum and I had a tear in our eyes when you talked about your schooldays. That series meant a lot to me as I've lost 8 stone in the last year, and have had to deal with a lot of Issues around food. I still have a little way to go however.
My question is- are you continuing to lose weight, and if you are at a weight you are happy with, how are you finding maintaining it?
Thank you :)
No question here either but wanted to let you know that my 3 year old son Dylan loves you. He's asked to see you as his birthday present so we're going to the good food show. He is always helping to cook.
Actually I do have a question from Dylan. Will you come to his party in December?
Hi Si and Dave:)
Love your enthusiasm for food.
One question -
I am vegan, and find there is a complete lack of even vegetarian cookery shows, never mind vegan. I think it should be made law that any recipe in a book or on the telly should always have a vegan alternative shown at the same time. What do you think
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Hi Si and Dave 
Love your shows and recipes!
My question is: what is your earliest memory of cooking, what were you making and was it edible?
Will look forward to see you in Birmingham
Dh wants to know about vegetarian gelatine and can you use agar interchangeably- it is a random / slightly drunk question but thought you two
Might know < wine taken>
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Oooh the Hairy Ones My mum, MIL and I regularly scrap over you
You both look even more dashing post weight-loss. Can you honestly say that you aren't compromising your love of good food for being svelte. I ask this as a voluptuous woman who can't equate being thin with being able to enjoy food. Am I wrong?
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