Thousands attend annual beach motocross event in Weymouth

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Thousands attend annual beach motocross event in Weymouth
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Thousands gathered at Weymouth's sandy seafront for the annual beach motocross event this weekend. The course was set up between the Pavilion and Jubilee Clock, transforming the beach into a mile-long race track. While practice and demonstrations began Saturday, racing continued throughout Sunday. The event, run by Purbeck Motocross Club and Weymouth & Portland Lions Club, is free to attend, featuring competitions in various classes. Adrien Petit won the expert class, while Brett Rowland, Jim Davies, and Connor Williams topped the senior, veterans, and juniors groups, respectively. The event also supports local charities through raffles and collections.

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  • •Event held on Weymouth's beach, transforming it for motocross racing.
  • •Racing took place throughout Sunday, following Saturday's practice sessions.
  • •Adrien Petit won the expert class, among other category winners.
  • •Event supports local charities with raffles and collections.
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The annual beach motocross sees Weymouth's sandy seafront transformed into a race track.

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