Fast and furious fun as quad bikes event comes to Margate
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International quad bike racing
returns to Margate Main Sands this week, after Thanet District
Council stepped in to sponsor the event.
Around 10,000 spectators are
expected to turn out to see a host of national and international
riders tackle the sand course for the Monarch of Margate Beach
Cross Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
The action starts at 10am each day,
with 24 races to enjoy in total, including adult and youth quad
bikes. Organised by the Quad Bike Association, this popular event,
which is now into its sixth year, will be free of charge to
watch.
For the third year running, Margate
will host the BXUK British Beach Cross Championships, with rounds
one and two taking place over the two days.
Cabinet Member for Community
Services, Cllr Iris Johnston said: "The council is delighted to see
the Beach Cross weekend returning to the town and to work with the
local and international organisers.
"The event has become a great draw
over the last few years bringing people into Margate at the start
of each season.
"I’m sure it will just as popular
and enjoyable this year. I’m looking forward to a superb weekend of
sporting entertainment to kick off 2012, an exciting year for
sport, which will of course culminate with the Olympic torch coming
through the area in July."
Tuesday, February 28 2012
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