Beach racing

Beach racing

Beach racing is an offshoot of enduro and motocross racing. As the name implies, riders on solo motorcycles, quad bikes, or sidecar combinations compete on a course marked out on a beach, often with man made jumps and sand dunes being constructed to make the course tougher.

Beach races are usually held annually, generally at seaside resorts with large beaches. Typically, beach races follow the format of hare scrambles, with riders competing on a circuit of 1–3 miles (1.5–5 km) in length, usually for a time period of 1–3 hours.

Due to their unique nature, beach races tend to be very popular with riders and spectators, with some of the larger races attracting several hundred riders. However beach racing is known to be very tough on motorcycles, small sand particles can damage wheel bearings, chains and sprockets, and the soft, sandy surface increases the demand on engines and clutches. Experienced beach racers typically follow meticulous bike maintenance prior to the event in order to ensure their bike will not fail.

Beach races are generally held in early spring or late autumn. This is because seasonal tourist trade at seaside resorts is low during these periods, there is more space for riders and competitors to park, and local authorities are more willing to allow their beaches to be closed off and used as a motorcycle course, due to the extra trade brought by riders, families and spectators.

Popular beach races

Beach races are very popular in Great Britain, and one of the most famous beach races is the Weston-super-Mare beach race, held on the Weston Super Mare beach in Somerset England. The event which features quad, sidecar, solo and junior races, has been held since 1983, and regularly attracts entries of over 1000 riders, with crowds of up to 100,000 watching the event over the weekend.

A beach race is also held in Weymouth, England, with proceeds from the event being donated to a local charity.

In recent years, a popular beach race has been held at Barmouth, Wales, however this event differs as it is run along the lines of a motocross event, on a shorter, motocross style circuit.

In France, a beach race is held every spring at the seaside town of Le Touquet. Like Weston Super Mare, this event has been established for decades. The event is very popular and attracts riders and spectators from across Europe.

External links

* [http://www.wbruk.com/ Weston Beach Race]
* [http://www.enduropaledutouquet.fr/www/en/home_page.aspx Le Touquet Enduropale/Quaduro beach race]


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