The 2013 RHL Weston Beach Race is building momentum

In just 4 weeks’ time the amazing spectacle known throughout Europe as RHL Weston Beach Race will kick into life with the sound of hundreds of bikes ripping down the North Somerset beach front, in front of thousands of excited spectators.

 

RHL Activities packed week of events, commences with its annual ‘Press Day’, on Tuesday October 8^th, playing host to local and world press.  Gareth Hockey and his team set the day in motion with a meet and greet of some of the world stars that will be riding this year’s events, along with the man himself, all hosted within the prestigious glass fronted marquee, situated in front of this most famous of beach races.   2012 seen the launch of RHL working closely with local media and press students, giving them first-hand experience of working alongside their peers, with their attendance at the press day.   This year Gareth and his team have extended this partnership with the students, where their ‘working’ placements will start on the Press Day and work right the way through to the Sunday.   Gareth said “the involvement of the students within the event, gives them the opportunity of working with professionals within the profession they are aspiring to and is part of the ethos of RHL Activities Ltd, in the development of the youth of today, within the sport I am passionate about”.

 

Heard about Afternoon Tea at the Ritz, well how about Afternoon Tea at The Beach.  On Wednesday October 9th the RHL hospitality team hosts exactly that, afternoon tea and cakes, all in the comfort of its hospitality marquee, where residents and businesses people alike enjoy a couple of hours being waited upon, whilst learning some interesting facts and figures about the history of the Beach Race and the planning behind this spectacular event that sees the seaside town of Weston Super Mare double in size, during the event weekend.  Edith Bowen from Clevedon said “myself and a friend were lucky enough to be amongst the people that attended last year and were treated like royalty being waited on hand and foot, and got to meet some of the lovely young men that ride.  We will definitely be going again,”   For information on how to get involved with this contact Penny at penny@rhlactivities.com

Thursday October 10th sees RHL Activities Ltd playing host to those people and companies behind the Beach Race, without whom this prestigious event would not exist.   Gareth Hockey states “it is a chance for me personally to allow these great companies a business networking opportunity, together with 2014 dealer and product launches, within a unique venue.”

Friday October 11 is set to be HUGE, we kick start the day in the VIP Marquee. Dave Thorpe will host a Motorcycle Training Session, where 20 lucky riders will get to learn from his vast knowledge. Also starting at 10am, is a Quad academy with Paul Winrow, this multiple beach race winner will be on hand to teach you how to ‘ride Weston’ He will walk part of the track, whilst explaining how to tackle the dunes, the jumps and the mighty sand! Both of these training sessions have limited space, so make sure you book in early for the chance to participate

  Also on the Friday at 3pm, we have our Charity ‘Walk the Track’ In aid of Walking With The Wounded. All registered participants will get a chance to walk the track whilst raising money for this worthy cause 

Andrew Cook from Walking with the Wounded explained how important it is to not forget our wounded heroes, “We are delighted to be working with RHL, one of our key challenges is to generate awareness of ‘Our Wounded’ and to raise the profile of the support that is required. Events such as the RHL Weston Beach Race provide great exposure for the charity in an environment where a competitive spirit is underpinned by a collective desire to support those that have given so much on our behalf”.   

Sponsor forms are available from Selina@wwtw.org.uk

More information about WWTW can be found online at www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk

If that wasn’t enough, now its time to go racing¬

The schedule for the weekend is as follows but can be subject to change on the day.

Saturday 12^th October – Race Day

10.00 – 11.30                                      125/250F                                             Duration 1.5hrs

12.00 – 13.15                                      Youth 65cc                                          Duration 1.25hrs

14.00 – 17.00                                      Adult Quad & Side Car                      Duration 3hrs

17.30                                                   Award Ceremony

Sunday 13^th October – Race Day

09.30 – 10.45                                      Hawk Youth Quad Ra                        Duration 1.25hrs

11.15 – 12.30                                      Hawk 85SW and 85BW                      Duration 1.25hrs

13.30 – 16.30                                      Hawk Solo                                          Duration 3hrs

17.00                                                        Award Ceremony

Entries are still available for this year’s event, please contact Viv at viv@rhlactivities.com

Full information about RHL Activities Weston Beach Race can be found at www.rhlactivities.com