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Weymouth Beach to close for the return of the annual Motocross event
Overview
A stretch of Weymouth beach is closing for the weekend to host the Weymouth Beach Motocross. Organised by the Weymouth & Portland Lions Club and Purbeck Motorcycle Club, the free event features a race circuit built with ramps, demonstrations on Saturday, and competitive racing on Sunday, with expectations of attracting over 25,000 spectators while raising funds for local charities.
Key points
- A mile-long stretch of Weymouth beach from the Pavilion to the Jubilee Clock will be cordoned off from Saturday at 08:00 BST until Sunday at 20:00 BST.
- Diggers will construct the motocross circuit, complete with ramps, on Saturday morning ahead of Sunday's races.
- The free annual event is expected to draw more than 25,000 spectators.
- Organised by Weymouth & Portland Lions Club and Purbeck Motorcycle Club, the event raises money for local charities.
- A classic car and motorcycle display is scheduled near the Jubilee Clock on Sunday.