In memoriam: Ian Jarvis

This is a very personal business and over the course of our 24 years many of our customers have crossed the line from client to friend. We often think of our community as an extended family - with many "regulars" with whom our interactions go well beyond the simple provision of service to the joy of sharing a small slice of each others' lives.

Ian Jarvis was one such. A customer of over a decade, beloved by staff and the many guests who knew him, he was generosity incarnate. He was a routine volunteer marshal at the Isle of Man TT and other moto events. He was a frequent donor to charity, especially Two Wheels for Life. He was known to help and advise newer customers drawing on his experience of about 20 events just with us, in MotoGP, WorldSBK and the Isle of Man TT.

Ian had recently retired to the village of Bédar in southern Spain - a move he had been looking forward to for years. He was engulfed in the wildfires that broke out 9 th July 2026 whilst trying to evacuate with his cats. Ian and some of his neighbours were trapped when their exit route became impassable.

I am devastated by this. I will miss Ian greatly, as will all Pole Position Travel staff and the regulars who knew him.

Ian is survived by his widow Dawn - to whom we offer our deepest condolences. We have been communicating with Dawn and have offered to create the Ian Jarvis Memorial Fund. At her request, proceeds will be donated to Ian's favourite charity Two Wheels for Life.

(We did offer to donate to the local victim relief fund, but Dawn - with heart as big as her late husband - has already done so, as well as to the local pet charity. I am in awe.)

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

1/ Donate:
You can donate directly to this fund by clicking here:
www.justgiving.com/page/ianjarvis?utm_medium=FA

Our pledge - for all donations of £50 or more we will provide you with a one-off discount code entitling you to a 5% discount on any tour with us in 2026 or 2027.

2/ Bid:
To seed this fund, we are donating a super prize which will be auctioned at the Two Wheels for Life charity auction at Silverstone MotoGP on 7 August 2026.

The prize will be a 4 night tour to the Valencia MotoGP 2026 - the season finale and the last ever 1000cc MotoGP race!

MotoGP Showdown Valencia
Final Race of the 1000cc MotoGP bikes!
For two people sharing:
* 4 nights B&B (26-30/11/26)
* Airport (or train) pickup
* Friday opening dinner and charity auction with special guests
* 3 days track transfers
* 3 days paddock guest of MotoGP Team LCR Honda, includes hospitality, garage visits, rider meets, opportunity to visit service road
* Saturday evening dinner with team in paddock
* Our (in)famous "Witch's Brew" closing dinner Sunday
* PPT guide, welcome pack and more
* Discounted rate for extra nights or other products


RIP Ian. The world is a little lesser without you.

A few recent pics:

Ian meets racing superstar Roger Burnett on the Balaton Park service road


Ian joins me and guest at podium in Jerez


Ian at dinner with our sponsored rider Chris Clark and SBK presenter Michael Hill in Estoril SBK


Ian loved all teams in MotoGP and WorldSBK, but had a special affinity for team LCR Honda!


Ian and I have dinner in Portimao before the rest of the guests arrive.

I will miss you.

Gordon Howell
Managing Director and friend.

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